China - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Wood Pulp Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the wood pulp price stood at $891 per ton (CIF, China), picking up by 3% against the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 7.2% against the previous month. The import price peaked in September 2022.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($1,087 per ton) and Finland ($947 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($821 per ton) and Russia ($868 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 Brazil (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Wood Pulp Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was dissolving grade wood pulp ($1,196 per ton), while the price for semi-chemical wood pulp ($698 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by semi-chemical wood pulp (+5.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Wood Pulp Imports
In September 2022, imports of wood pulp into China dropped to 2.3M tons, with a decrease of -3.7% on the previous month. In general, imports saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 22% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 2.6M tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, wood pulp imports fell slightly to $2B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8% over the period from January 2022 to September 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 26% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.1B, leveling off in the following month.
China Wood Pulp Imports by Type
In September 2022, chemical wood pulp (1.9M tons) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to China, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, dissolving grade wood pulp (260K tons), sevenfold. Semi-chemical wood pulp (120K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of chemical wood pulp totaled -1.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (-3.3% per month) and semi-chemical wood pulp (-0.3% per month).
In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($1.6B) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to China, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by dissolving grade wood pulp ($311M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by semi-chemical wood pulp, with a 4.1% share.
China Wood Pulp Imports by Country
Brazil (732K tons), Indonesia (454K tons) and Canada (231K tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to China, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Chile, the United States, Finland and Russia, which together accounted for a further 28%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest wood pulp suppliers to China were Brazil ($601M), Indonesia ($407M) and Canada ($201M), together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Chile, Finland and Russia, which together accounted for a further 30%.
Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +11.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood 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.
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
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Data coverage:
- 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. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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