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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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Sep 20, 2023

July 2023 Records Significant Drop in U.S. Pulp Export, Reaching $489M

U.S. Pulp Exports

In July 2023, overseas shipments of pulp were finally on the rise to reach 611K tons after two months of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when exports increased by 16% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 871K tons. From September 2022 to July 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulp exports declined slightly to $489M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when exports increased by 18% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $799M. From September 2022 to July 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum. U.S. Pulp Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Pulp in U.S. (million USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
China164190201166196171153164174158131132113
Mexico50.554.240.646.058.360.269.357.251.662.062.239.852.2
Japan67.889.969.153.761.550.343.653.040.340.229.228.335.0
Canada31.335.831.942.237.039.438.842.740.738.438.727.830.0
India29.531.831.828.326.123.623.613.919.220.725.625.428.1
Indonesia44.048.648.246.836.046.034.027.221.128.825.622.018.6
Germany29.028.828.428.019.816.728.721.421.831.424.225.114.4
Others259320265289313256233206204220227214199
Total675799716700748664624585574600564514489

Exports by Country

China (158K tons), Mexico (86K tons) and Canada (42K tons) were the main destinations of pulp exports from the United States, together comprising 47% of total exports. Japan, India, Indonesia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +0.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($113M) remains the key foreign market for pulp exports from the United States, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($52M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.2% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to China totaled -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (+0.3% per month) and Japan (-5.4% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In July 2023, the pulp price stood at $801 per ton (FOB, US), declining by -6.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 an increase of 3.5% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $949 per ton. From October 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($1,108 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($606 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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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
  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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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  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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