U.S. - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Wood Pulp Export Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the wood pulp price per ton stood at $936.9 (FOB, US), surging by 2.3% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 4.2% against the previous month. 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 ($479.0 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. Wood Pulp Export Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was dissolving grade wood pulp ($1.3K per ton), while the average price for exports of semi-chemical wood pulp ($594.4 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 the following types: mechanical wood pulp (+2.8%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Wood Pulp Exports
In August 2022, the amount of wood pulp exported from the United States soared to 803K tons, picking up by 16% on July 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.1% from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 18% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in August 2022.
In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $752M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.1% 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. Wood Pulp Exports by Type
Chemical wood pulp (709K tons) was the largest type of wood pulp exported from the United States, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exceeded the volume of the second product type, dissolving grade wood pulp (73K tons), tenfold. Mechanical wood pulp (11K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.4% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of chemical wood pulp stood at +4.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (+1.4% per month) and mechanical wood pulp (+1.8% per month).
In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($643M) remains the largest type of wood pulp exported from the United States, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by dissolving grade wood pulp ($96M), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by mechanical wood pulp, with a 1% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of chemical wood pulp amounted to +5.5%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (+3.0% per month) and mechanical wood pulp (+4.7% per month).
U.S. Wood Pulp Exports by Country
China (156K tons), Mexico (109K tons) and Japan (72K tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from the United States, together accounting for 42% of total exports. Indonesia, Canada, the Netherlands, India, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Thailand, South Korea, Spain, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.
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 +11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp exported from the United States were China ($162M), Japan ($89M) and Mexico ($52M), together comprising 40% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, the Netherlands, Turkey, India, Canada, Germany, Italy, Thailand, Spain, South Korea, Belgium and Poland, which together accounted for a further 40%.
Turkey, with a CAGR of +14.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood 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:
- 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:
- 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
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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