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U.S. - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Oct 9, 2023

US Wood Pulp Exports Reach $470M in August 2023

U.S. Wood Pulp Exports

In August 2023, the amount of wood pulp exported from the United States reduced modestly to 582K tons, standing approximately at the month before. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when exports increased by 8.3% m-o-m.

In value terms, wood pulp exports declined to $470M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. Overall, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 with an increase of 5.9% m-o-m. U.S. Wood Pulp Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Wood Pulp in U.S. (million USD)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
China163183158182159140151162150127129109112
Mexico52.739.844.955.859.267.955.950.860.761.239.151.648.1
Japan88.168.052.060.149.442.851.337.839.328.927.834.133.2
Canada29.223.936.031.935.834.040.838.936.837.026.028.328.1
Indonesia48.447.846.635.745.933.827.221.028.825.621.818.523.9
India31.130.927.625.623.323.213.519.020.325.224.627.520.7
Netherlands38.35.67.028.810.915.114.518.218.013.013.66.17.0
Others298269301292253239203202223228216196197
Total749668672712636596557550577546498471470

Exports by Country

China (162K tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from the United States, accounting for a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (72K tons), twofold. Canada (40K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-3.4% per month) and Canada (-1.2% per month).

In value terms, China ($112M) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp exports from the United States, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($48M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.1% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to China stood at -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-0.8% per month) and Japan (-7.8% per month).

Exports by Type

Chemical wood pulp (511K tons) was the largest type of wood pulp exported from the United States, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exceeded the volume of the second product type, dissolving grade wood pulp (55K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by mechanical wood pulp (14K tons), with a 2.4% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of chemical wood pulp totaled -2.6%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (-2.5% per month) and mechanical wood pulp (+1.7% per month).

In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($400M) remains the largest type of wood pulp exported from the United States, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by dissolving grade wood pulp ($66M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by mechanical wood pulp, with a 0.7% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of chemical wood pulp amounted to -3.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (-3.2% per month) and mechanical wood pulp (-6.7% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In August 2023, the wood pulp price stood at $808 per ton, therefore (FOB, US), remained relatively stable against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average export price increased by 2.9% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $966 per ton. From October 2022 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,128 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($668 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+2.7%), 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 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 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp
  • FCL 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
  • FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
  • FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
  • FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
  • FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
  • FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached

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  • Per Capita consumption
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    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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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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