China - Unbleached Sulphate Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Prices in China

China Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the unbleached sulphate pulp price amounted to $848 per ton (CIF, China), approximately reflecting the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 7.6% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $857 per ton in August 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Chile ($902 per ton) and Canada ($889 per ton), while the price for Finland ($785 per ton) and Russia ($786 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 Indonesia (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood ($856 per ton), while the price for wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood amounted to $848 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood (+1.9%).

China Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

In September 2022, supplies from abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp increased by 0.9% to 123K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 26% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 170K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports dropped to $105M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 32% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 129K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports by Type

In September 2022, wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood (123K tons) was the main type of unbleached sulphate pulp supplied to China, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood (501 tons), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood totaled -1.4%.

In value terms, wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood ($104M) constituted the largest type of unbleached sulphate pulp supplied to China, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood ($429K), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

China Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports by Country

Russia (32K tons), Canada (26K tons) and Chile (22K tons) were the main suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp imports to China, together comprising 64% of total imports. The United States, Finland, France, New Zealand and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unbleached sulphate pulp suppliers to China were Russia ($25M), Canada ($23M) and Chile ($20M), together accounting for 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Finland, France, New Zealand and Japan, which together accounted for a further 33%.

France, with a CAGR of +9.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unbleached sulphate 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.

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  • FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached

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  • 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

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  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
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    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
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  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
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  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
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  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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