Unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp excluding dissolving grades market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the Austrian market for unbleached kraft or soda pulp remained stable, with volume hovering around 556 thousand tons. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered global supply chain disruptions, which contributed to a slight reduction in market volume to 543.6 thousand tons and a more pronounced drop in market value to $259.5 million, reflecting broader operational and demand challenges.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, as market volume expanded to 574.2 thousand tons, fueled by heightened consumer and industrial demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging materials. This trend reversed in 2022 when soaring global prices for raw materials and energy increased production costs, leading to a contraction in physical volume to 558.4 thousand tons even as the market's value rose to $354.9 million due to higher unit prices.

The market volume continued to decline in 2023, falling to 518.3 thousand tons, while the market value settled at $346.8 million, suggesting ongoing cost-related adjustments or shifts in demand conditions within the sector.

Production unbleached kraft or soda pulp in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria was among the world's leading producers of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, from 2017 to 2020, ranking 9th globally by production volume.

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

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

Austria's production of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 595.6 K t, marking a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 605.8 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 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 unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, also fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 284.3 M $ US, representing a significant 20.1% drop from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 385.8 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual rise of 21.8%.

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

Exports unbleached kraft or soda pulp from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria exported 54 348 t of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, showing a modest 7.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 17.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.1%, while the highest increase occurred in 2018 with a 9.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Slovenia were the top destinations for Austria's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 46.5% of exports, Switzerland for 18.1%, and Slovenia for 16.9%, together making up 81.4% of total export volumes.

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, K $ US

Austria's export value of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 25 939 K $ US, a 12.9% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 32 197 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 27.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Slovenia consistently remained the main destinations for Austria's exports in value terms. Germany held 47.5% of export value, Switzerland 20.7%, and Slovenia 13.2%, collectively accounting for 81.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports unbleached kraft or soda pulp to Austria

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 137 t, while the highest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.5 times. In 2020, Austria's imports amounted to 2 363 t, a sharp increase of 107.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 60.0% drop.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Slovakia and Russia dominated Austria's imports in kind, concentrating 90.2% of total import volumes. The remaining share was distributed among other countries with smaller individual contributions.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Austria's import value of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, increased in 2020. Imports totaled 698 K $ US in 2019, the lowest point, and rose to an unspecified value in 2020, up by 63.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 32%, with an average annual decline of 12.1%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018 at 45.2%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Slovakia and Russia clearly dominated the partner structure for Austria's imports in value terms, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

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