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World - Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Oct 8, 2024

Top Import Markets for Wood Pulp Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Wood pulp is a crucial raw material used in the production of various products such as paper, packaging materials, textiles, and more. The global demand for wood pulp continues to rise, leading to a thriving international trade market for this commodity. In this article, we will explore the top import markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, and delve into key statistics and data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

1. China

China is the world's largest import market for wood pulp, with an import value of 22.4 billion USD in 2023. The country's robust manufacturing industry, particularly in the paper and packaging sectors, drives the significant demand for wood pulp imports. China's growing population and economy further fuel the need for wood pulp to meet the demands of various industries.

2. United States

The United States is the second-largest import market for wood pulp, with an import value of 3.8 billion USD in 2023. The country's well-established paper and packaging industry, coupled with a high demand for consumer goods, drives the need for wood pulp imports. The United States is a significant player in the global wood pulp market, importing substantial quantities of the commodity to fuel its various industries.

3. Germany

Germany ranks third in the world in terms of wood pulp imports, with an import value of 2.9 billion USD in 2023. The country's thriving manufacturing sector, particularly in the automotive and packaging industries, contributes to the strong demand for wood pulp imports. Germany's position as a major player in the European market further solidifies its status as a top import market for wood pulp.

4. Italy

Italy is the fourth-largest import market for wood pulp, with an import value of 2.3 billion USD in 2023. The country's diverse manufacturing sector, which includes paper, packaging, and textiles, drives the demand for wood pulp imports. Italy's strategic location in Southern Europe further enhances its role as a key import market for this commodity.

5. Netherlands

The Netherlands ranks fifth in the world in terms of wood pulp imports, with an import value of 2.2 billion USD in 2023. The country's well-developed logistics infrastructure and strategic location in Europe make it an ideal hub for importing and distributing wood pulp to other European markets. The Netherlandsstrong presence in the global trade market further solidifies its position as a top import market for wood pulp.

6. India

India is the sixth-largest import market for wood pulp, with an import value of 1.9 billion USD in 2023. The country's rapidly growing population and economy drive the demand for wood pulp imports to meet the needs of various industries, including paper, packaging, and textiles. India's strategic location in South Asia further enhances its role as a key import market for wood pulp.

7. South Korea

South Korea ranks seventh in the world in terms of wood pulp imports, with an import value of 1.2 billion USD in 2023. The country's strong manufacturing sector, particularly in electronics and automotive industries, contributes to the significant demand for wood pulp imports. South Korea's strategic location in East Asia further solidifies its position as a top import market for this commodity.

8. Japan

Japan is the eighth-largest import market for wood pulp, with an import value of 1.2 billion USD in 2023. The country's well-established paper and packaging industry, coupled with a high demand for consumer goods, drives the need for wood pulp imports. Japan's strategic location in East Asia and strong presence in the global trade market further enhance its role as a key import market for wood pulp.

9. Turkey

Turkey ranks ninth in the world in terms of wood pulp imports, with an import value of 1.1 billion USD in 2023. The country's diverse manufacturing sector, which includes textiles, paper, and packaging, drives the demand for wood pulp imports. Turkey's strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia further solidifies its position as a top import market for this commodity.

10. Indonesia

Indonesia is the tenth-largest import market for wood pulp, with an import value of 1.1 billion USD in 2023. The country's growing population and economy drive the demand for wood pulp imports to meet the needs of various industries, including paper, packaging, and textiles. Indonesia's strategic location in Southeast Asia further enhances its role as a key import market for wood pulp.

In conclusion, the global market for wood pulp continues to thrive, with significant demand driving robust international trade. The top import markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, play a crucial role in meeting the needs of various industries and supporting economic growth. As the demand for wood pulp continues to rise, these key import markets will remain essential players in the global trade market for this essential commodity.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp. 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 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

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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 THE 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 EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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