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Dominican Republic: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in the Dominican Republic

After four years of growth, the Dominican market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -77.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -84.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Chile ($X) and China ($X) were the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 65% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by +66.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the world?

The country with the largest volume of consumption of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp was the United States, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the world?

The United States remains the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp producing country worldwide, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, twofold. China ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to the Dominican Republic, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 30% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the Dominican Republic?

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $388 per ton in 2015, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the Dominican Republic?

In 2020, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $727 per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached

Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024