Eastern Asia: Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2025

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the East Asian unbleached sulphite pulp market increased by 8.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of unbleached sulphite pulp decreased by -15.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together comprising 98% of total exports. China (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +46.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest unbleached sulphite pulp supplying countries in Eastern Asia were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Japan, with a CAGR of +59.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+43.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of unbleached sulphite pulp increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight slump. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2022. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unbleached sulphite pulp imports, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022. Hong Kong SAR (-19.5%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-21.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +38 percentage points.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphite pulp in Eastern Asia, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +5.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (-27.6% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-27.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 41% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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