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Chemical Wood Pulp Prices in the United States

U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the chemical wood pulp price per ton stood at $907.4 (FOB, US), picking up by 3% against the previous month. Over the last seven-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 3.9% month-to-month. The export price peaked in August 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($1.2K per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($467.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was bleached sulphate pulp ($913.8 per ton), while the average price for exports of unbleached sulphite pulp ($260.4 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: unbleached sulphate pulp (+4.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

In August 2022, approximately 709K tons of chemical wood pulp were exported from the United States; jumping by 20% against the previous month. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.4% from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports surged to $643M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.5% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Type

Bleached sulphate pulp (682K tons) was the largest type of chemical wood pulp exported from the United States, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exceeded the volume of the second product type, unbleached sulphate pulp (24K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by bleached sulphite pulp (2.2K tons), with a 0.3% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of bleached sulphate pulp amounted to +4.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sulphate pulp (+5.0% per month) and bleached sulphite pulp (+5.8% per month).

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp ($623M) remains the largest type of chemical wood pulp exported from the United States, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by unbleached sulphate pulp ($19M), with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by bleached sulphite pulp, with a 0.2% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of bleached sulphate pulp totaled +5.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sulphate pulp (+9.2% per month) and bleached sulphite pulp (+6.5% per month).

U.S. Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country

China (133K tons), Mexico (100K tons) and Japan (61K tons) were the main destinations of chemical wood pulp exports from the United States, together comprising 41% of total exports. Canada, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Turkey, India, Italy, Germany, South Korea, Spain, Colombia, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chemical wood pulp exported from the United States were China ($134M), Japan ($70M) and Mexico ($47M), together comprising 39% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Turkey, Indonesia, Canada, India, Italy, Germany, Spain, South Korea, Colombia, Poland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chemical 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 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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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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
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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