Australia: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Australia

After two years of growth, the Australian dissolving grade wood pulp market decreased by -22.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Australia

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 53,086,500% against the previous year. Dissolving grade wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of dissolving grade wood pulp exported from Australia declined sharply to X kg, waning by -99.8% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,673% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 3,357% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X kg) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Australia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to -45.1%.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to -46.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -26.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 74%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.6% per year.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Australia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -51.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 260% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Australia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +7.2%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +9.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 45%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +1.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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