U.S. - Chemical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the U.S. chemical wood pulp market, when its value increased by 6.1% to $27B. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern over the past decade. Chemical wood pulp consumption peaked at $42.2B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain the momentum.
U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Production
In 2021, production of chemical wood pulp was estimated at approximately 45M tons. Over the past decade, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.9%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 46M tons. from 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, chemical wood pulp production expanded rapidly to $26.4B in 2021. From 2011-2021, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016. Chemical wood pulp production peaked at $50.5B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Exports
In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -5.2% to 6.6M tons. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at 7.7M tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2021, exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports soared to $5B in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports hit record highs at $5B in 2011; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.
Exports by Country
China (1.8M tons) was the main destination for chemical wood pulp exports from the United States, accounting for a 25% share of total supplies. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (715K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (472K tons), with a 6.8% share.
In value terms, China ($1B) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp exports from the United States, comprising 24% of total supplies. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($388M), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8% share.
From 2011 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-3.4% per year) and Japan (-1.1% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2020, the average chemical wood pulp export price amounted to $601 per ton, declining by -11.5% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Spain ($829 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($478 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Imports
In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp increased by 5.6% to 5.7M tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2011 to 2021.
In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports surged to $3.6B in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.
Imports by Country
Canada (3.1M tons), Brazil (2.3M tons) and Sweden (236K tons) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to the United States.
From 2011 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($1.5B), Brazil ($871M) and Sweden ($148M) were the largest chemical wood pulp suppliers to the United States, with a combined 97% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2020, the average chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $485 per ton, waning by -24.4% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($630 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($383 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden, 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 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:
- 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
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
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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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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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- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
