Australia and Oceania: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Australia and Oceania decreased by -7.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -8.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were exported in Australia and Oceania; rising by 61% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +73.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) also remains the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand totaled +7.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +2.5% per year.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 7.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia was the key importer of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 13% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+47.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +47.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-13.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +5.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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