Pulp; of Bamboo Price in Spain - 2023

Pulp; of Bamboo Price in Spain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; of bamboo import price amounted to $2,397 per ton, shrinking by -52.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 160%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,025 per ton, and then declined sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,844 per ton), while the price for China ($1,586 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulp; of Bamboo Price in Spain (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; of bamboo export price amounted to $2,542 per ton, with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a sharp shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $220,000 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Portugal.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Portugal amounted to +0.3% per year.

Pulp; of Bamboo Imports in Spain

For the fourth consecutive year, Spain recorded growth in overseas purchases of pulp; of bambooes, which increased by 64% to 63 tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulp; of bamboo imports fell sharply to $152K in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 718% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $194K, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Import of Pulp; of Bamboo in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	N/A	N/A	1.3	74.6	5638.5%
Germany	6.5	N/A	95.1	37.0	78.6%
China	N/A	N/A	0.9	25.4	2722.2%
Belgium	12.1	14.8	43.7	13.4	3.5%
Italy	2.4	8.9	52.7	1.4	-16.4%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	21.0	23.7	194	152	93.4%

Top Suppliers of Pulp; of Bamboo to Spain in 2022:

France (34.2 tons)
China (16.0 tons)
Germany (6.3 tons)
Belgium (6.1 tons)
Italy (0.7 tons)

Pulp; of Bamboo Exports in Spain

Pulp; of bamboo exports from Spain skyrocketed to 6.3 tons in 2022, picking up by 115% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent.

In value terms, pulp; of bamboo exports soared to $16K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.