India: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in India

The Indian bleached sulphite pulp market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a modest increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in India

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,169% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from India

Bleached sulphite pulp exports from India declined markedly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -97.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 567,067%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24,718% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphite pulp exports from India, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria amounted to +39.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+16.3% per year) and Nepal (-79.6% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bleached sulphite pulp exports from India, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria stood at +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+43.2% per year) and Nepal (-76.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bleached sulphite pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 479% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, bleached sulphite pulp imports into India fell rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -39.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4,448% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 2,995% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main bleached sulphite pulp supplier to India, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +22.9%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +25.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bleached sulphite pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 65%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +1.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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