Indonesia: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian bleached sulphite pulp market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Indonesia

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9%. Bleached sulphite pulp production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Indonesia

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of bleached sulphite pulp increased by 38% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 75%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 45%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphite pulp exports from Indonesia, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Pakistan totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.7% per year) and China (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for bleached sulphite pulp exported from Indonesia worldwide, together comprising 85% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of bleached sulphite pulp increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to Indonesia, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +10.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to Indonesia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +11.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bleached sulphite pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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