Canada: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Canada

The Canadian recovered fibre pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 96% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in Canada

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Recovered fibre pulp production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from Canada

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of recovered fibre pulp decreased by -15.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 210%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 254% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of recovered fibre pulp exports from Canada, with a combined 80% share of total exports. South Korea, the UK, Germany, Guatemala and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +480.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for recovered fibre pulp exports from Canada, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +130.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+32.6% per year) and the United States (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average recovered fibre pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, imports of recovered fibre pulp into Canada soared to X tons, picking up by 75% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 255% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 283%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered fibre pulp imports to Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +189.9%).

In value terms, the largest recovered fibre pulp suppliers to Canada were the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +150.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 7.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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