Australia and Oceania: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2025

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Australia and Oceania

After three years of decline, the sulphite wood pulp market in Australia and Oceania increased by 16% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) were exported in Australia and Oceania; growing by 2.4% on 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand represented the largest exporter of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), generating a 16% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports, with a CAGR of +6.0% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+16 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-15.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest sulphite wood pulp supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, sulphite wood pulp exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-1.3%).

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 96% of total imports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) imports, with a CAGR of +23.3% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-36.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+90 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -90% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

In Australia, sulphite wood pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 83%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+12.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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