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World - Chemical Wood Pulp (Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Report Update: May 1, 2025

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Dissolving grade wood pulp market

Dissolving grade wood pulp market: read recently published data enhanced by an Ai-driven BI platform. Statistics cover market prices, market size, consumption, companies, exports, trade, imports, and production. Here is a split by region, including Latin America, the U.K., China, the U.S., Africa, Russia, the Middle East, and EU. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Indonesia
3United States
4India
5Germany

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

In China, the dissolving grade wood pulp market contracted by an average annual rate of -9.4% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Indonesia (+70.2% per year) and the United States (-6.1% per year).

Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Indonesia928802453-30.1%
Finland840780554-18.8%
Malaysia742669597-10.3%
Austria992894606-21.8%
Japan921792635-17.0%
Czech Republic917848654-15.5%
Slovenia815826674-9.1%
Canada917846703-12.4%
Sweden960838712-13.9%
South Africa923883792-7.4%
United States1164982898-12.2%
Brazil10989811053-2.1%
Norway1275127013111.4%
Average999886727-14.7%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Norway ($1,311 per ton), while Indonesia ($453 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
United States114912191138-0.5%
Germany9881127946-2.1%
Thailand9681021777-10.4%
India949905725-12.6%
China979869686-16.3%
Indonesia908869675-13.8%
Malaysia1133983640-24.8%
Average977915756-12.0%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,138 per ton), while Malaysia ($640 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China2.82.72.2-10.3%
Germany0.40.30.4-7.1%
India0.50.50.3-19.9%
Malaysia5.7068E-50.0006109560.36540.9%
United States0.20.20.211.6%

In value terms, China ($2.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving grade wood pulp worldwide, comprising 52% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($357M), with a 8.3% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.3% share.

In China, dissolving grade wood pulp imports decreased by an average annual rate of -10.3% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.1% per year) and India (-19.9% per year).

Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.90.90.7-14.4%
South Africa0.70.60.7-3.1%
Indonesia0.50.80.4-13.8%
Brazil0.70.50.3-35.3%
Sweden0.30.30.3-4.6%

In value terms, the United States ($684M), South Africa ($682M) and Indonesia ($396M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 44% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Sweden, Canada, Malaysia, Norway, the Czech Republic, Finland, Slovenia, Austria and Japan, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Among the main exporting countries, Slovenia (+2,891.9% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for dissolving grade wood 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.

Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp - Top Companies

Domtar Corporation, Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., Suzano Papel e Celulose S/A, INDAH KIAT PULP & PAPER, PT TBK, Metsä Fibre Oy, Grand Forest Holdings Incorporated, GRUPPA ILIM, AO, Papiers Domtar Pacifique ULC, Papier Domtar (Canada) Inc, Domtar Inc, Rayonier A.M. Canada Enterprises Inc, Mercer International Inc, Cenibra Inc., Yueyang Forest and Paper Co., Ltd., Western Forest Products Inc, ENCE ENERGIA Y CELULOSA SA., Stora Enso International Oy, Sappi Austria Produktions-GmbH & Co. KG, CHUNG HWA PULP CORPORATION, MONDI LIMITED LTD

Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp - Product Coverage

  • HS 4702 - Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for dissolving grade 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 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp

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

Company coverage:

International Paper Company, Domtar Corporation, Sappi Limited, Resolute Forest Products, Canfor Corporation, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., Ilim Group, Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill, Karjala Pulp LLC, Segezha, Essity, Stora Enso, Billerud Korsnäs, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA, UPM, Metsä Group, Norske Skog, Rygene, Kalpataru Papers LLP, Rama Pulp, Kabel Premium Pulp & Paper, Suzano Papel E Celulose SA, Eldorado Brasil Celulose SA

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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