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Brazil - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Aug 30, 2024

Brazil's Wood Pulp Export Falls by 6%, Reaching $8 Billion in 2023

Brazil Wood Pulp Exports

After ten years of growth, overseas shipments of wood pulp decreased by -4% to 19M tons in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +92.9% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 20M tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp exports shrank to $8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +32.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $8.5B in 2022, and then fell in the following year.Brazil Wood Pulp Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Wood Pulp in Brazil (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China1,5801,7061,8502,1632,5683,4683,2502,8712,7823,3343,812
United States1,0319749838719791,0391,1929451,0991,1691,191
Italy468600711565588817633488609807585
Netherlands1,034906905757721851651385658759550
United Arab Emirates9.010.78.320.816.037.683.9138124265166
Japan119101103113129167183145191325163
Turkey10.04.715.216.139.871.525.972.6124162148
France172178185183185281184125168264140
South Korea11695.7128123139205155128119163125
Others6987757478401,0821,4691,1847569501,2441,121
Total5,2375,3515,6365,6536,4488,4067,5416,0536,8248,4918,001

Exports by Country

China (9.6M tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Brazil, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (2.7M tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (1.4M tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+3.3% per year) and Italy (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($3.8B) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp exports from Brazil, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($1.2B), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.3% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+1.5% per year) and Italy (+2.3% per year).

Exports by Type

Chemical wood pulp (18M tons) was the largest type of wood pulp exported from Brazil, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exceeded the volume of the second product type, dissolving grade wood pulp (1M tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by semi-chemical wood pulp (100K tons), with a 0.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of chemical wood pulp exports stood at +6.6%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (+9.5% per year) and semi-chemical wood pulp (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($7.2B) remains the largest type of wood pulp exported from Brazil, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by dissolving grade wood pulp ($755M), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by semi-chemical wood pulp, with a 0.8% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of chemical wood pulp exports amounted to +4.0%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (+7.9% per year) and semi-chemical wood pulp (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the wood pulp price amounted to $418 per ton (FOB, Brazil), declining by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $546 per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($566 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($357 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood pulp market in Brazil. 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:

  • Brazil

Data coverage:

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

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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