China - Chemical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Chemical Wood Pulp Prices in China

China Chemical Wood Pulp Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the chemical wood pulp price amounted to $862 per ton (CIF, China), with an increase of 2.7% against the previous month. Over the last eight months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 7.5% against the previous month. The import price peaked in September 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($1,006 per ton) and Canada ($975 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($802 per ton) and Indonesia ($805 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was bleached sulphite pulp ($966 per ton), while the price for unbleached sulphite pulp ($504 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by bleached sulphate pulp (+3.7%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Chemical wood pulp imports into China reduced slightly to 1.9M tons in September 2022, waning by -2.6% on August 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when imports increased by 26% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 2.1M tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports amounted to $1.6B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.3% from January 2022 to September 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 with an increase of 31% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in September 2022.

China Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Type

In September 2022, bleached sulphate pulp (1.8M tons) was the main type of chemical wood pulp supplied to China, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, unbleached sulphate pulp (123K tons), more than tenfold. Bleached sulphite pulp (944 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with less than 0.1% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of bleached sulphate pulp stood at -1.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sulphate pulp (-1.3% per month) and bleached sulphite pulp (+8.7% per month).

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp ($1.5B) constituted the largest type of chemical wood pulp supplied to China, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by unbleached sulphate pulp ($105M), with a 6.4% share of total imports. It was followed by bleached sulphite pulp, with a 0.1% share.

China Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country

In September 2022, Brazil (699K tons) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp to China, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (333K tons), twofold. Chile (181K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-2.3% per month) and Chile (-4.3% per month).

In value terms, Brazil ($560M) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp to China, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($268M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 10% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+1.5% per month) and Chile (-1.1% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chemical wood pulp market in China. 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 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached
  • FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
  • FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
  • FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  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 2012–2023
    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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