The Bulgarian sulphite pulp market soared to $X in 2024, rising by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a deep reduction. Sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Sulphite Pulp ExportsExports from Bulgaria
In 2023, the amount of chemical sulphite pulp exported from Bulgaria was estimated at X tons, stabilizing at 2022. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
In value terms, sulphite pulp exports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Exports by Country
The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite pulp exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite pulp exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), fivefold.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average sulphite pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Sulphite Pulp ImportsImports into Bulgaria
In 2024, approx. X tons of chemical sulphite pulp were imported into Bulgaria; which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sulphite pulp imports shrank sharply to $X in 2024. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2024, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphite pulp to Bulgaria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphite pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical sulphite pulp to Bulgaria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and China (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2024, the average sulphite pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, sulphite pulp import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Platform
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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were the United States, Germany and Finland, with a combined 42% share of global consumption. Russia, Australia, Austria, Sweden and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Germany, Finland and Russia, with a combined 40% share of global production. Canada, Australia, Austria, the United States, Sweden and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.
In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of chemical sulphite pulp to Bulgaria, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.2% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +152.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+56.8% per year) and Romania (+86.6% per year).
In 2023, the average sulphite pulp export price amounted to $3,176 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $11,710 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The average sulphite pulp import price stood at $2,115 per ton in 2024, surging by 10% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, sulphite pulp import price increased by +78.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
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