Japan: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Japan

The Japanese bleached sulphite pulp market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Japan

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 798%. Bleached sulphite pulp production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of bleached sulphite pulp were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 694% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of bleached sulphite pulp exports from Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of -6.7%).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for bleached sulphite pulp exported from Japan worldwide.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of -7.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bleached sulphite pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 359%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Japan

Bleached sulphite pulp imports into Japan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 52% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphite pulp imports to Japan, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Germany and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest bleached sulphite pulp suppliers to Japan, together comprising 87% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +6.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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