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Dissolving wood pulp market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian dissolving wood pulp market experienced significant value growth between 2020 and 2022, rising from $57.2 million to $112 million. This surge coincided with a period of record-high export prices for dissolving wood pulp across the European Union, which peaked in 2022 and elevated the market's total monetary value.

Following the peak, the market value contracted sharply to $38.7 million by 2024. This decline aligned with a broader downturn in EU consumption for dissolving wood pulp that year, reflecting reduced regional demand that impacted the Hungarian market.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022, 2024
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 dissolving wood pulp in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's dissolving wood pulp output was valued at 68 223 thousand US dollars, representing a 21.5% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	21.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary ranked 20th globally in terms of dissolving wood pulp production volume.

Top producers of dissolving wood pulp, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Hungary's dissolving wood pulp production volume grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 56 568 tonnes, marking a significant 16.1% increase from 2020. From 2020 to 2021, production surged by 169.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 39.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.3%	74.0%	16.1%	39.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dissolving wood pulp from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary's dissolving wood pulp export volume was just 0.1 tonnes, showing a sharp year-over-year decline of 52.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(52.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine and Austria dominated Hungary's dissolving wood pulp exports in volume terms, together accounting for 100% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's cross-border shipments of dissolving wood pulp were valued at 3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 1 612.9% increase from 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 612.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Austria was the dominant player in Hungary's dissolving wood pulp export value structure, holding a 94.5% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dissolving wood pulp to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports peaked in 2020 at 1 663 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 509-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary imported approximately 782 tonnes of dissolving wood pulp, which was a steep 53.0% decrease from 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth rate of 44 641.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44 641.7%	13.7%	(53.0%)	520.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary's dissolving wood pulp imports in volume terms were primarily directed towards Germany and Slovenia, which together accounted for 90.3% of total flows, while other destinations played a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports reached their highest value in 2020 at 1 008 thousand US dollars and their lowest in 2018, with a 185-fold gap. In 2021, Hungary's imported dissolving wood pulp volumes totaled 785 thousand US dollars, down 22.1% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a growth rate of 17 826.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17 826.9%	3.3%	(22.1%)	424.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany and Slovenia were the main sources for Hungary's dissolving wood pulp imports in value terms, concentrating most of the flows, while other markets were individually less significant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io