Indonesia: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2025

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Indonesia

In 2021, the Indonesian sulphite wood pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.4%. Sulphite wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Indonesia

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Indonesia

For the third consecutive year, Indonesia recorded decline in overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), which decreased by -44.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from Indonesia, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Pakistan stood at -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-23.5% per year) and Vietnam (-40.4% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports from Indonesia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Pakistan stood at -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-23.4% per year) and Vietnam (-39.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -23.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Indonesia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by 32% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of sulphite wood pulp to Indonesia, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +10.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) to Indonesia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +11.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +2.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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