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World - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Wood pulp market

Wood pulp market: discover the latest facts and figures provided by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Information cover production, exports, imports, companies, market prices, consumption, market size, and trade. There is a breakdown by region, including the U.S., Latin America, Russia, the Middle East, China, EU, the U.K., and Africa. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Wood Pulp - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2China
3Sweden
4Japan
5Canada

In value terms, the United States, China and Sweden appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 53% share of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, China saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while wood pulp market for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the market figures.

Wood Pulp Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Brazil567506385-17.6%
Russia695622434-21.0%
Portugal638544461-15.0%
Indonesia642569468-14.6%
Uruguay761631480-20.6%
Chile768589481-20.9%
Finland763648495-19.5%
Netherlands711635525-14.1%
Canada741600531-15.3%
Sweden769632569-14.0%
Germany793682592-13.6%
United States947714630-18.4%
Average716605501-16.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($630 per ton), while Brazil ($385 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 a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
India798743654-9.5%
Japan841752652-12.0%
Indonesia833748641-12.3%
Germany709675577-9.8%
Spain740687560-13.0%
China750639549-14.4%
France728659529-14.8%
Poland732638516-16.0%
Turkey803639513-20.1%
South Korea722638502-16.6%
Italy747666502-18.0%
Netherlands574598496-7.0%
United States786653475-22.3%
Average740656545-14.2%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in India ($654 per ton) and Japan ($652 per ton), while the United States ($475 per ton) and the Netherlands ($496 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Wood Pulp - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China181716-6.0%
United States3.73.52.9-12.4%
Germany2.52.92.4-3.2%
Italy2.62.21.6-20.8%
Netherlands1.70.81.5-8.7%

In value terms, China ($15.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp worldwide, comprising 41% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($2.9B), with a 7.6% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.3% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -6.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-12.4% per year) and Germany (-3.2% per year).

Wood Pulp - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Brazil8.87.76.3-15.5%
United States65.74.9-9.6%
Canada7.25.84.8-18.6%
Indonesia3.63.63.2-5.9%
Sweden2.82.72.5-6.5%

In value terms, Brazil ($6.3B), the United States ($4.9B) and Canada ($4.8B) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 44% share of global exports. Indonesia, Sweden, Finland, Chile, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Russia, Germany and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

The Netherlands saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Wood Pulp - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for 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.

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

Wood Pulp - Product Coverage

  • HS 4701 - Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp
  • HS 4705 - Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
  • HS 470321 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood
  • HS 470329 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
  • HS 470421 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood
  • HS 470429 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
  • HS 4702 - Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
  • HS 470311 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood
  • HS 470319 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood
  • HS 470411 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood
  • HS 470419 - Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

  • FCL 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp
  • FCL 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
  • FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
  • FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
  • FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
  • FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
  • FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached

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 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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    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. 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, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    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, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024
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