Indonesia: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Indonesia

The Indonesian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Indonesia

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 67%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -5% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Indonesia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-6.3% per year) and India (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Indonesia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+4.0% per year) and South Korea (-5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 India (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were imported into Indonesia; falling by -8.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Canada (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Indonesia, together comprising 73% of total imports. Sweden, South Africa, Austria, Finland, Brazil and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to Indonesia, together comprising 75% of total imports. Sweden, New Zealand, Austria, Finland, France and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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