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Australia - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jan 21, 2024

Australia's Imports of Wood Pulp Decline to $11M in October 2023

Australia Wood Pulp Imports

In October 2023, the amount of wood pulp imported into Australia reduced remarkably to 17K tons, which is down by -46.1% against the previous month. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 210% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 45K tons. From April 2023 to October 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports fell remarkably to $11M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. In general, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 186% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $37M. From April 2023 to October 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.Australia Wood Pulp Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Wood Pulp in Australia (million USD)
Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023
Brazil5.0N/A13.111.42.719.6N/A2.415.52.62.78.24.0
New Zealand3.36.54.34.12.55.42.03.03.42.93.12.13.2
United States4.31.91.71.93.62.81.00.81.22.72.31.81.3
ChileN/AN/AN/A8.2N/A2.9N/AN/A1.6N/A< 0.12.40.5
IndonesiaN/AN/A1.71.60.81.41.02.5N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Sweden1.30.81.6N/A2.62.01.82.41.92.91.52.5N/A
Others2.524.10.40.50.52.41.43.73.61.00.32.41.8
Total16.533.322.927.812.836.67.314.727.212.110.119.410.8

Imports by Country

Brazil (7.5K tons), New Zealand (4.3K tons) and the United States (1.4K tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Australia, together accounting for 80% of total imports.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest wood pulp suppliers to Australia were Brazil ($4M), New Zealand ($3.2M) and the United States ($1.3M), together accounting for 78% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, New Zealand, with a CAGR of -0.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Imports by Type

In October 2023, chemical wood pulp (16K tons) was the main type of wood pulp supplied to Australia, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by mechanical wood pulp (186 tons), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of chemical wood pulp totaled -2.0%.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($11M) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to Australia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by mechanical wood pulp ($126K), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In October 2023, the wood pulp price stood at $651 per ton (CIF, Australia), picking up by 3.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 35% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,042 per ton. From December 2022 to October 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($897 per ton), while the price for Chile ($523 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood pulp market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp
  • FCL 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
  • FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
  • FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
  • FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
  • FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
  • FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached

Country coverage:

  • Australia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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