EU: Tall Oil Market 2024

Tall Oil Market Size in the EU

For the third year in a row, the EU tall oil market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Tall Oil Production in the EU

In value terms, tall oil production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Tall Oil Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of tall oil decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tall oil exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the main exporter of tall oil in the European Union, mixing up X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tall oil supplying countries in the European Union were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tall Oil Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of tall oil were imported in the European Union; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tall oil imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Finland prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Finland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Austria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Austria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tall oil in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tall oil import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform