Colombia: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Colombia

After two years of decline, the Colombian bleached sulphate pulp market increased by 12% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Bleached sulphate pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Colombia

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt descent. Bleached sulphate pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, overseas shipments of bleached sulphate pulp increased by 7.2% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 69%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 62%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Colombia, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exports to Ecuador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Venezuela (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ecuador stood at +31.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (-9.0% per year) and Peru (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Colombia, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ecuador amounted to +26.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+4.1% per year) and Venezuela (-13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($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 the Dominican Republic (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Colombia

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of bleached sulphate pulp increased by 24% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern 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 Colombia, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-4.9% per year) and Brazil (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphate pulp to Colombia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-5.0% per year) and Brazil (+9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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