Chile: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Chile

After two years of growth, the Chilean dissolving grade wood pulp market decreased by -84.8% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the market value increased by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Chile

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant increase. Dissolving grade wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Chile

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -27.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 416%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 664%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Chile, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fivefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +83.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (0.0% per year) and India (+86.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Chile, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +133.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (0.0% per year) and India (+87.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a significant expansion from 2020 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +22.8% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dissolving grade wood pulp export price increased by +50.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+29.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Chile

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp, when their volume decreased by 99.9% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X kg) constituted the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to Chile, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Chile, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9,871% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed significant growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-8.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :