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Chemical wood pulp market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese chemical wood pulp market volume showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2024. It began at 1.61 million tonnes in 2018, then contracted to 1.30 million tonnes in 2019 and 1.28 million tonnes in 2020.

A recovery followed in 2021, with consumption rising to 1.57 million tonnes. The market continued to expand, reaching a period peak of 1.68 million tonnes in 2022. However, volumes fell back to 1.37 million tonnes in 2023 and dropped further to 1.13 million tonnes in 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2020, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chemical wood pulp in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2020, Portugal's chemical wood pulp output was valued at 1 068 million US dollars, marking a 26.6% decrease from 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(26.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal ranked 12th globally in chemical wood pulp production.

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Portugal's chemical wood pulp production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 712 thousand tons, a solid 10.4% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 10.2%, while the peak was reached in 2021 with 2 712 thousand tons, representing the largest increase of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	2.6%	10.4%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Portugal

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year rise, Portugal's chemical wood pulp exports declined. In 2021, exports totaled 1 294 thousand tons, a slight reduction of 2.6% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 328 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	5.8%	(2.6%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal's chemical wood pulp exports were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Spain accounted for 17.6% of exports in volume, the Netherlands for 12.4%, and Poland for 12.3%, together making up 42.3% of total exports. Numerous other countries held smaller but significant shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Portugal's chemical wood pulp export value increased. In 2021, exports reached 824.8 million US dollars, a 34.8% year-over-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 611.9 million US dollars, following the largest decline of 13.5% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.5%)	(9.3%)	34.8%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Spain, Germany, and Poland were the top buyers of Portuguese chemical wood pulp in value terms, with shares of 17.5%, 12.8%, and 12.3%, respectively. Together, they represented 42.7% of total export value, amid a diverse array of smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to Portugal

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year drop, Portugal's chemical wood pulp imports rose. In 2021, imports amounted to 151 thousand tons, a slight increase of 1.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports fell by 22.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.1%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 148 thousand tons, after the largest decline of 16.7% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.7%)	(8.5%)	1.7%	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Spain, and Finland were the primary suppliers of chemical wood pulp to Portugal in volume terms. Sweden contributed 30.2% of imports, Spain 19.0%, and Finland 11.7%, collectively accounting for 60.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Portugal's chemical wood pulp import value climbed. In 2021, imports were valued at 110.9 million US dollars, a strong 40.0% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 27.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -10.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 79.2 million US dollars, after the largest decline of 32.2% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.2%)	(23.2%)	40.0%	(10.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Sweden, Spain, and Finland dominated Portugal's chemical wood pulp imports in value terms. Sweden held 30.0% of the import value, Spain 17.6%, and Finland 11.2%, together making up 58.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io