Canada: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2025

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian sulphite wood pulp market decreased by -3.2% to $X, falling for the seventh year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a mild descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Canada

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Canada

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by 77% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +58.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from Canada, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +8.7%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports from Canada, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +2.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -19.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-1.1%).

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) were imported into Canada; with an increase of 54% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 147% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of sulphite wood pulp to Canada, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +27.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) to Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -15.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -46.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -33.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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