Northern America: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2025

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, the North American sulphite wood pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Northern America

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by 62% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +72.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Canada dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), comprising a 7.8% share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports, with a CAGR of +8.9% from 2012 to 2021. The United States (-7.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+18 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -18.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest sulphite wood pulp supplier in Northern America, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In Canada, sulphite wood pulp exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -17% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-1.1%).

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) imported in Northern America soared to X tons, surging by 65% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States was the largest importer of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in Northern America, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 67% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing a 33% share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+27.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +27.1% from 2012-2021. Canada (+22 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -22% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in Northern America, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +1.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-6.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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