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World - Bleached Sulphite Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Bleached sulphite pulp market

Bleached sulphite pulp market: enjoy the latest datasets enhanced by an Ai-driven market research platform. Statistics provide market prices, market size, production, exports, consumption, imports, companies, and trade. There is a split by region, including the U.K., EU, China, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, the U.S., and Latin America. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	Germany
2	Norway
3	United States
4	France
5	Austria

In value terms, Germany led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway. It was followed by the United States.

In Germany, the bleached sulphite pulp market declined by an average annual rate of -2.4% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Norway (-0.1% per year) and the United States (-6.0% per year).

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Sweden	388	372	411	2.9%
Canada	403	425	451	5.8%
Austria	842	649	511	-22.1%
United States	931	553	550	-23.1%
Uruguay	785	805	727	-3.8%
Germany	1438	1446	1260	-6.4%
Norway	1302	1292	1304	0.1%
Average	769	745	675	-6.3%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Norway ($1,304 per ton), while Sweden ($411 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	702	614	1121	26.4%
Italy	964	990	900	-3.4%
France	823	900	860	2.2%
China	813	850	776	-2.3%
Austria	940	776	703	-13.5%
Indonesia	802	816	689	-7.3%
Turkey	1074	1031	499	-31.8%
United States	615	432	416	-17.8%
Norway	316	294	360	6.7%
Average	721	694	683	-2.7%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,121 per ton), while Norway ($360 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	110	120	117	3.0%
Germany	6.8	4.1	94	272.4%
Indonesia	38	35	26	-17.7%
France	28	26	20	-16.1%
Turkey	5.4	5.9	19	88.4%

In value terms, the United States ($117M), Germany ($94M) and Indonesia ($26M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 54% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, Germany (+272.4% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	123	119	125	1.0%
Canada	109	115	119	4.4%
Norway	30	28	28	-3.9%
United States	17	14	17	1.1%
Sweden	11	10	12	7.6%

In value terms, Germany ($125M), Canada ($119M) and Norway ($28M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 79% of global exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Sweden, Uruguay and Austria, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Uruguay recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for bleached sulphite pulp worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp - Product Coverage

HS 470421 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood
HS 470429 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global bleached sulphite pulp market. 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 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached

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

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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. 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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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. 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. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- 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
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, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024