South Africa - Chemical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingImport of South Africa Chemical Wood Pulp Increases by 6% to $6.7M in December 2023
South Africa Chemical Wood Pulp Imports
In December 2023, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp increased by 28% to 8.7K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after two months of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 when imports increased by 72% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 17K tons. From September 2023 to December 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports expanded markedly to $6.7M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 with an increase of 43% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $14M. From September 2023 to December 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Chemical Wood Pulp in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | |
| United States | 9.9 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Brazil | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.8 | N/A | N/A | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Finland | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.0 | N/A | < 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Others | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 2.9 |
| Total | 11.7 | 11.9 | 9.8 | 10.9 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 14.2 | 8.1 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
Imports by Country
The United States (2.5K tons), Brazil (1.5K tons) and Finland (355 tons) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to South Africa, with a combined 51% share of total imports.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of -8.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the United States ($2.6M) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp to South Africa, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($938K), with a 14% share of total imports.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from the United States totaled -10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brazil (-11.4% per month) and Finland (-10.4% per month).
Imports by Type
In December 2023, bleached sulphate pulp (8.7K tons) constituted the largest type of chemical wood pulp supplied to South Africa, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, unbleached sulphate pulp (1K tons), eightfold.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of bleached sulphate pulp stood at -1.9%.
In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp ($6.7M) constituted the largest type of chemical wood pulp supplied to South Africa, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by unbleached sulphate pulp ($612K), with an 8.4% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In December 2023, the chemical wood pulp price stood at $773 per ton (CIF, South Africa), dropping by -17.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,111 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,031 per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($445 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chemical wood pulp market in South Africa. 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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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
