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China - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 11, 2022

Wood Pulp Price in China Peaks at $865 per Ton, Growing Steadily this Year

China Wood Pulp Import Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the wood pulp price per ton amounted to $865.2 (CIF, China), with an increase of 3.6% against the previous month. Over the last seven months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 an increase of 7.2% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in August 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($1.2K per ton) and Finland ($942.0 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($779.0 per ton) and Canada ($853.0 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Wood Pulp Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was dissolving grade wood pulp ($1.1K per ton), while the price for semi-chemical wood pulp ($661.7 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by mechanical wood pulp (+10.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Wood Pulp Imports

After three months of decline, supplies from abroad of wood pulp increased by 22% to 2.4M tons in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild descent.

In value terms, wood pulp imports surged to $2.1B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

China Wood Pulp Imports by Type

In August 2022, chemical wood pulp (2M tons) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to China, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, dissolving grade wood pulp (285K tons), sevenfold. Semi-chemical wood pulp (131K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of chemical wood pulp was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (-2.5% per month) and semi-chemical wood pulp (+0.8% per month).

In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($1.6B) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to China, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by dissolving grade wood pulp ($324M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by semi-chemical wood pulp, with a 4.2% share.

China Wood Pulp Imports by Country

In August 2022, Brazil (886K tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to China, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (365K tons), twofold. Canada (289K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-5.1% per month) and Canada (-1.8% per month).

In value terms, Brazil ($690M) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to China, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($319M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-1.9% per month) and Canada (+1.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the 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 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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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • 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
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  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

  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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