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China - Chemical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 15, 2023

China's June 2023 Import of Chemical Wood Pulp Declines Slightly to $1.4B

China Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

In June 2023, approximately 2.2M tons of chemical wood pulp were imported into China; reducing by -3.7% against the previous month's figure. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2% from June 2022 to June 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 26% m-o-m.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports contracted to $1.4B (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 31% against the previous month. China Chemical Wood Pulp Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Chemical Wood Pulp in China (million USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
Brazil448437639560498649532653632499494511361
Indonesia132127206268163129196312247281226188191
Finland12410611013912010515695.7129205114171168
Canada142142171136167196151178151197178191153
Chile130130174166183154137222123156166128140
United States94.311910613299.3145124114105123143130132
Russia10996.2125117108109124132121130131128112
Others12695.8108120102125116107124143177180135
Total1,3051,2531,6401,6401,4421,6111,5361,8141,6301,7361,6291,6271,393

Imports by Country

Brazil (673K tons), Indonesia (351K tons) and Finland (213K tons) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to China, together comprising 56% of total imports. Canada, Chile, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chemical wood pulp suppliers to China were Brazil ($361M), Indonesia ($191M) and Finland ($168M), together accounting for 52% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In June 2023, bleached sulphate pulp (2.1M tons) was the main type of chemical wood pulp supplied to China, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by unbleached sulphate pulp (67K tons), with a 3% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by bleached sulphite pulp (925 tons), with less than 0.1% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of bleached sulphate pulp totaled +2.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sulphate pulp (-5.5% per month) and bleached sulphite pulp (+3.5% per month).

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp ($1.4B) constituted the largest type of chemical wood pulp supplied to China, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by unbleached sulphate pulp ($41M), with a 2.9% share of total imports. It was followed by bleached sulphite pulp, with a 0.1% share.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the chemical wood pulp price amounted to $636 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -11.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 an increase of 4.7% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $886 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($792 per ton) and Canada ($749 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($536 per ton) and Indonesia ($546 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-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 chemical wood pulp market in China. 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

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  • Key market players and their profiles

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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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  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
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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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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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