Australia: 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

The Australian market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) rose to $X in 2021, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +81.9% against 2016 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 58%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were exported from Australia; declining by -44.2% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 245%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 290% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Australia, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, New Zealand, Vietnam, France, South Korea and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from Australia were Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. New Zealand, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, France, South Korea and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +51.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+36.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Australia, together accounting for 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, the United States, Chile and Canada, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Australia were Brazil ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 49% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +58.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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