Eastern Asia: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2020

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the semi-chemical wood pulp market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp consumption continues to indicate a strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of semi-chemical wood pulp consumption peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, production of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Eastern Asia totaled X tons, approximately equating the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of semi-chemical wood pulp production peaked of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood exported in Eastern Asia amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a significant slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the semi-chemical wood pulp exports failed to regain its momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China prevails in semi-chemical wood pulp exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), constituting X% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2017. Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (X%) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplier in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan, Chinese ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +X%.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. The export price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the semi-chemical wood pulp export price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood reached its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports in Eastern Asia

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

China represented the main importer of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), achieving X% share of total imports. Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (-X%) and China (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, semi-chemical wood pulp imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The semi-chemical wood pulp import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform