Semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp excluding dissolving grades market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for semi-bleached or bleached kraft soda pulp in Austria showed a clear downward trend from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 772 400 tons, the total market volume contracted by approximately one-third over the six-year period, ending at 514 400 tons in 2023.

After moderate declines in 2019 and 2020, the market briefly rebounded in 2021, growing to 682 500 tons. However, this recovery was short-lived, as volume fell again in 2022 and then plunged by 146 500 tons in 2023, marking the steepest annual drop.

Domestic production held steady at around 417 000 tons throughout, indicating that the market contraction was driven primarily by a reduction in imports, which fell from 631 000 tons in 2018 to 364 800 tons in 2023.

Production bleached kraft or soda pulp in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Austria ranked as the 23rd largest producer of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of bleached kraft or soda pulp, 2017-2020

World map of production of bleached kraft or soda pulp, 2017-2020

Austria's production of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 416.2 K t, marking a 1.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.5%, which translates to an average annual increase of 0.8%. The peak output was recorded in 2018 at 423.3 K t, with the largest year-on-year growth also occurring that year at 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production value of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 225.7 M $ US, reflecting a sharp decline of 18.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The highest value was reached in 2018 at 332.1 M $ US, when the largest increase of 32.5% was observed.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bleached kraft or soda pulp from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's exports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, decreased for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 267.5 K t, down 4.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 4.6%, averaging an annual growth of 1.5%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 281.8 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Germany were the primary destinations for Austria's exports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, in terms of volume. Italy accounted for 50.4% of exports, Slovenia for 16.5%, and Germany for 9.4%, collectively making up 76.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's export value of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 145.1 M $ US, a significant drop of 20.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 8.1%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 2.8%. The peak value was in 2018 at 221.1 M $ US, when the largest increase of 40.0% occurred.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Germany were the main buyers of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, from Austria in value terms. Italy represented 49.4% of exports, Slovenia 16.4%, and Germany 10.0%, together comprising 75.9% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports bleached kraft or soda pulp to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 508.3 K t, a decrease of 10.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume dropped by 28.1%, averaging an annual decline of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Uruguay were the key suppliers of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to Austria in volume terms. Germany contributed 27.6% of imports, Sweden 26.7%, and Uruguay 20.9%, collectively accounting for 75.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's import value of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 257.9 M $ US, down 28.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 38.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 471.8 M $ US, when the largest increase of 12.4% was noted.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Sweden, Germany, and Uruguay stood out as the main sources for Austria's imports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, in value terms. Sweden accounted for 28.1% of imports, Germany for 27.7%, and Uruguay for 19.6%, together representing 75.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020