Canada - Chemical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingCanada's Chemical Wood Pulp Exports Plummet to $4 Billion in 2023
Canada Chemical Wood Pulp Exports
Chemical wood pulp exports from Canada declined to 5.6M tons in 2023, which is down by -11.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 7.4M tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports fell rapidly to $4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $5.5B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Chemical Wood Pulp in Canada (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 2,016 | 2,163 | 1,913 | 1,712 | 1,695 | 1,992 | 1,782 | 1,562 | 1,936 | 2,346 | 1,756 |
| China | 1,627 | 1,618 | 1,828 | 1,667 | 1,866 | 2,273 | 1,849 | 1,458 | 1,820 | 1,668 | 1,642 |
| Japan | 301 | 318 | 266 | 215 | 257 | 331 | 247 | 199 | 225 | 275 | 158 |
| Indonesia | 151 | 265 | 150 | 190 | 236 | 313 | 149 | 106 | 175 | 245 | 116 |
| South Korea | 106 | 102 | 96.7 | 82.7 | 119 | 129 | 95.5 | 70.1 | 107 | 121 | 96.8 |
| Others | 511 | 386 | 391 | 339 | 348 | 440 | 269 | 185 | 240 | 289 | 201 |
| Total | 4,711 | 4,853 | 4,645 | 4,206 | 4,521 | 5,478 | 4,392 | 3,580 | 4,502 | 4,945 | 3,970 |
Exports by Country
the United States (2.5M tons), China (2.3M tons) and Japan (214K tons) were the main destinations of chemical wood pulp exports from Canada, with a combined 90% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of -0.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest markets for chemical wood pulp exported from Canada were the United States ($1.8B), China ($1.6B) and Japan ($158M), together accounting for 90% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +0.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Exports by Type
Bleached sulphate pulp (4.9M tons) was the largest type of chemical wood pulp exported from Canada, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exceeded the volume of the second product type, unbleached sulphate pulp (370K tons), more than tenfold. Bleached sulphite pulp (339K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of bleached sulphate pulp exports stood at -2.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sulphate pulp (+4.9% per year) and bleached sulphite pulp (+4.7% per year).
In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp ($3.5B) remains the largest type of chemical wood pulp exported from Canada, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by unbleached sulphate pulp ($233M), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by bleached sulphite pulp, with a 5.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of bleached sulphate pulp exports totaled -2.3%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sulphate pulp (+5.1% per year) and bleached sulphite pulp (+5.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the chemical wood pulp price amounted to $703 per ton (FOB, Canada), declining by -9.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $775 per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($816 per ton) and Japan ($740 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($692 per ton) and China ($701 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chemical wood pulp market in Canada. 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 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached
- FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
- FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
- FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
