May 14, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. Stocks of woodpulp at European ports fell by 0.70% in April, according to Europulp. Inventories decreased to 1 514 810 tonnes from 1 525 565 tonnes in March.

The largest decrease in percentage terms was seen in France, where stocks fell by 20.92%. Switzerland registered the strongest increase, with inventories soaring by 10.85%.

 

STOCKS OF WOODPULP AT EUROPEAN PORTS
(tonnes)

Country

April
2005

March
2005

April
2004

Netherlands / Belgium

588 730

587 010

521 645

France

140 760

177 990

178 585

U K

171 355

161 860

152 300

Germany

271 560

267 095

262 255

Switzerland

20 030

18 070

19 950

Italy

287 870

274 940

306 070

Spain

34 505

38 600

44 590

TOTAL

1 514 810

1 525 565

1 485 395

Source: Europulp

 

Europulp stock figures include inventories in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain