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Kenya - Chemical Wood Pulp (Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Kenya: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Kenya

After two years of growth, the Kenyan dissolving grade wood pulp market decreased by -18% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 211%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to Kenya, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +24.3%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled +34.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +8.0% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dissolving grade wood pulp in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of dissolving grade wood pulp consumption, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, sevenfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of dissolving grade wood pulp in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of dissolving grade wood pulp production in 2021 were China, the United States and South Africa, together accounting for 43% of global production. Canada, Brazil, Malaysia, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, India and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

What are the leading suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp to Kenya?

In value terms, South Africa constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Kenya.

What is the average export price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Kenya?

In 2015, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $826 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Kenya?

In 2020, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $449 per ton, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dissolving grade wood pulp in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024