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Apr 13, 2024

Canada Sees a 19% Decline in Wood Pulp Exports, Dropping to $5.3B in 2023

Canada Wood Pulp Exports

In 2023, exports of wood pulp from Canada reduced to 7.9M tons, with a decrease of -9.4% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 9.9M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports plummeted to $5.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $7.2B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure. Canada Wood Pulp Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRY	Export Value of Wood Pulp in Canada (million USD)
COUNTRY	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
China	2,503	2,436	2,473	2,246	2,660	3,135	2,612	2,182	2,459	2,332	2,305
United States	2,289	2,348	2,049	1,792	1,769	2,092	1,874	1,644	2,022	2,515	1,853
India	126	171	131	148	172	243	193	145	251	315	246
South Korea	265	231	209	191	282	322	238	164	243	284	227
Indonesia	294	402	244	293	366	466	245	173	241	354	207
Japan	322	342	284	230	282	354	266	209	238	288	170
Thailand	106	97.5	100	106	122	133	90.0	68.4	122	129	87.5
Others	643	492	519	431	373	482	286	203	240	297	212
Total	6,550	6,519	6,010	5,436	6,026	7,227	5,805	4,787	5,817	6,514	5,307

Exports by Country

China (3.5M tons), the United States (2.7M tons) and South Korea (369K tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from Canada, with a combined 84% share of total exports. India, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp exported from Canada were China ($2.3B), the United States ($1.9B) and India ($246M), together comprising 83% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +6.9%, 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

Chemical wood pulp (5.6M tons) was the largest type of wood pulp exported from Canada, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exceeded the volume of the second product type, semi-chemical wood pulp (1.8M tons), threefold. Dissolving grade wood pulp (419K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of chemical wood pulp exports stood at -2.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: semi-chemical wood pulp (-1.5% per year) and dissolving grade wood pulp (-5.2% per year).

In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($4B) remains the largest type of wood pulp exported from Canada, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by semi-chemical wood pulp ($957M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by dissolving grade wood pulp, with a 6.9% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the value of chemical wood pulp exports stood at -1.7%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: semi-chemical wood pulp (-1.5% per year) and dissolving grade wood pulp (-6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the wood pulp price stood at $676 per ton (FOB, Canada), reducing by -10.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $752 per ton in 2022, and then fell 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 Japan ($746 per ton) and Indonesia ($720 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($616 per ton) and China ($653 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 (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the 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 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

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Canada

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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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
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2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

Canada - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Canada Sees a 19% Decline in Wood Pulp Exports, Dropping to $5.3B in 2023

Canada Wood Pulp Exports

Exports by Country

Exports by Type

Export Prices by Country

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Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

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