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U.S. Pulp Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Pulp Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Nov 1, 2024

International Paper Reviews Strategic Options and Closes Georgetown Mill

According to a recent press release, International Paper has announced a comprehensive review of strategic options for its global cellulose fibers (GCF) business, along with the closure of its Georgetown, S.C. pulp and paper mill by the end of 2024. This move aligns with the company's long-term vision to prioritize sustainable packaging solutions.

Strategic Review of GCF Business

International Paper's GCF business, which generated $2.9 billion in revenue in 2023, is a key player in producing high-quality absorbent pulp for a variety of personal care applications, as well as specialty pulp used in textiles and construction materials. "Our team is well-positioned to win with attractive customers in the growing global fluff pulp market," noted Clay Ellis, Senior Vice President of Global Cellulose Fibers.

The strategic review is aimed at maximizing shareholder value by potentially redefining the company's focus within the market. As the review is in its early stages, the company has retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as a financial advisor. However, there is no guarantee that the review will result in any specific transaction or outcome.

Georgetown Mill Closure

The decision to close the Georgetown mill will affect 526 hourly and 148 salaried employees, who will receive severance benefits and support services. Despite the closure, International Paper aims to retain the mill's capacity by shifting production to other facilities.

In 2023, the United States reported a pulp consumption volume of 7.795 million tons, with production reaching 9.224 million tons. The export volume stood at 7.575 million tons, while the import volume was 6.145 million tons, according to IndexBox data. These figures underscore the importance of strategic decisions in maintaining International Paper's competitive positioning within a fluctuating market landscape.

Impact on the U.S. Pulp Market

International Paper's alignment with global market trends is critical given the competitive backdrop. As one of the largest recyclers and producers in the world, the company's strategic shifts will likely influence the broader dynamics within the U.S. pulp market.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pulp market in the U.S.. 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:

  • NAICS 322110 - Pulp mills

Companies mentioned:

  • Profile Products
  • Domtar Industries
  • Georgia-Pacific Brewton
  • Woodland Pulp
  • Cascade Pacific Pulp
  • Northwest Capital Appreciation
  • Forest Resolute Products
  • American Paper Recycling
  • Cascades Tissue Group-Oregon
  • A Division of Cascades Holding US
  • Parsons & Whittemore
  • St Paper
  • Alabama River Cellulose
  • Buckeye Technologies
  • Brunswick Cellulose
  • Parsons & Whittemore Enterprises
  • Fibrek Inc.
  • Port Townsend Holdings Company
  • Buckeye Mt. Holly
  • Lest Distributors
  • Southern Cellulose Products
  • DOMTAR A.W.
  • Alabama River Group
  • GP Cellulose
  • Buckeye Florida Limited Partnership
  • Pratt Paper (ny)
  • Fibrek Recycling U.S.
  • Cosmo Specialty Fibers
  • Ox Paperboard

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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 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 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    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

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    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

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