Chile: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean bleached sulphate pulp market increased by 38% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Bleached sulphate pulp consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Chile

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, approx. X tons of bleached sulphate pulp were exported from Chile; declining by -9% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Chile, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), tenfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-9.5% per year) and South Korea (-8.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Chile, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-8.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Japan (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, approx. X tons of bleached sulphate pulp were imported into Chile; growing by 12% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +60.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphate pulp to Chile, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-3.8% per year) and Brazil (+32.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphate pulp to Chile, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+46.5% per year) and Argentina (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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