World - Chemical Wood Pulp (Sulphite, Other Than Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Chemical Wood Pulp (Sulphite, Other Than Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sulphite wood pulp market

Sulphite wood pulp market: enjoy the latest datasets secured by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Datasets cover market prices, exports, market size, production, companies, trade, imports, and consumption. There is a split by country, including Russia, Africa, EU, Latin America, the Middle East, China, the U.K., and the U.S. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the reports.

Sulphite Wood Pulp - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Turkey
4Mexico
5Pakistan

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

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +6.8%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (+6.2% per year) and Turkey (+15.9% per year).

Sulphite Wood Pulp Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Russia489542294-22.5%
Sweden643510411-20.1%
Canada4034254525.9%
United States699498456-19.2%
Austria806605511-20.4%
Uruguay771610610-11.1%
Germany143814461260-6.4%
Average724702626-7.0%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,260 per ton), while Russia ($294 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 a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Germany681493112828.7%
Italy962987898-3.4%
France1136900861-12.9%
Austria940807703-13.5%
Indonesia774785689-5.7%
China846773652-12.2%
Slovakia932898630-17.8%
Turkey13921461509-39.5%
Canada38747247210.4%
United States616430415-17.9%
Norway3202963666.9%
Average724639668-3.9%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,128 per ton), while Norway ($366 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.

Sulphite Wood Pulp - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
United States1101201235.6%
Germany6.93.795270.6%
Indonesia373326-16.0%
France382620-27.5%
Turkey3.53.519133.0%

In value terms, the largest sulphite wood pulp importing markets worldwide were the United States ($123M), Germany ($95M) and Indonesia ($26M), together comprising 54% of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, Germany (+270.6% 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.

Sulphite Wood Pulp - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
Germany1231191251.0%
Canada1091151215.3%
United States2117234.4%
Sweden311412-36.8%
Uruguay4.47.37.329.4%

In value terms, the largest sulphite wood pulp supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($125M), Canada ($121M) and the United States ($23M), with a combined 84% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Uruguay, Austria and Russia, which together accounted for a further 9.6%.

Among the main exporting countries, Uruguay 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.

Sulphite Wood Pulp - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for sulphite wood pulp worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding 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.

Sulphite 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

Sulphite Wood Pulp - Product Coverage

  • HS 4704 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global sulphite wood 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:

  • Prodcom 17111300 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

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

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. 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: 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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Canada Is the Global Leader in Exports of Bleached Sulphite Pulp
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