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U.S. - Chemical Wood Pulp (Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 1, 2022

U.S. Dissolving Wood Pulp Exports Rebound to $907M

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'U.S. - Chemical Wood Pulp (Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The U.S. dissolving wood pulp market rose notably to $745M in 2021, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the past decade, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Dissolving wood pulp consumption peaked at $1.1B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Dissolving Wood Pulp Production 

In 2021, approx. 1.2M tons of dissolving wood pulp were produced in the United States. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2011 to 2021. 

U.S. Dissolving Wood Pulp Exports 

In 2021, dissolving wood pulp exports from the United States stood at 790K tons, surging by 10% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

In value terms, exports skyrocketed to $907M in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (262K tons), China (217K tons) and Germany (81K tons) were the main destinations of dissolving wood pulp exports from the United States, with a combined 71% share of total supplies.

In value terms, the largest markets for dissolving wood pulp exported from the United States were China ($282M), Indonesia ($252M) and Japan ($104M), together comprising 70% of total supplies.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +49.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports over the past decade. Shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for dissolving wood pulp stood at $1,147 per ton in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Japan ($1,431 per ton) and China ($1,302 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($962 per ton) and Belgium ($999 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Dissolving Wood Pulp Imports 

In 2021, overseas purchases of dissolving wood pulp increased by 25% to 247K tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern over the last decade. 

In value terms, imports rose remarkably to $237M in 2021. Imports peaked at $379M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (177K tons) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving wood pulp to the United States, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (32K tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Africa (12K tons), with a 5% share.

In value terms, Brazil ($160M) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving wood pulp to the United States, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($36M), with a 15% share of total supplies. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7% share.

From 2011 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-17.2% per year) and South Africa (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for dissolving wood pulp stood at $958 per ton in 2021, dropping by -10.5% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($1,347 per ton), while the price for Austria ($778 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+0.7%), 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 market for dissolving grade wood pulp 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 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp

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:

  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
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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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