U.S. Pulp Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Pulp Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Pulp Prices in the United States

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

In August 2022, the pulp price per ton amounted to $914.5 (FOB, US), rising by 2.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 4.5% m-o-m. The export price peaked in August 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($1.2K per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($482.0 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 Thailand (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Pulp Exports

Pulp exports from the United States surged to 874K tons in August 2022, increasing by 16% on the month before. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when exports increased by 17% against the previous month. The exports peaked in August 2022.

In value terms, pulp exports skyrocketed to $799M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.2% from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

U.S. Pulp Exports by Country

China (203K tons), Mexico (111K tons) and Japan (73K tons) were the main destinations of pulp exports from the United States, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Canada, Indonesia, the Netherlands, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Thailand, South Korea, Spain, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

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 Turkey (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($188M) remains the key foreign market for pulp exports from the United States, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($90M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.7% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (+8.7% per month) and Mexico (+5.3% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the 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:

  • NAICS 322110 - Pulp mills

Companies mentioned:

  • Profile Products
  • Domtar Industries
  • Georgia-Pacific Brewton
  • Woodland Pulp
  • Cascade Pacific Pulp
  • Northwest Capital Appreciation
  • Forest Resolute Products
  • American Paper Recycling
  • Cascades Tissue Group-Oregon
  • A Division of Cascades Holding US
  • Parsons & Whittemore
  • St Paper
  • Alabama River Cellulose
  • Buckeye Technologies
  • Brunswick Cellulose
  • Parsons & Whittemore Enterprises
  • Fibrek Inc.
  • Port Townsend Holdings Company
  • Buckeye Mt. Holly
  • Lest Distributors
  • Southern Cellulose Products
  • DOMTAR A.W.
  • Alabama River Group
  • GP Cellulose
  • Buckeye Florida Limited Partnership
  • Pratt Paper (ny)
  • Fibrek Recycling U.S.
  • Cosmo Specialty Fibers
  • Ox Paperboard

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • 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 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

    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 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 In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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