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Saudi Arabia: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi unbleached sulphate pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

For the third year in a row, Saudi Arabia recorded growth in overseas shipments of unbleached sulphate pulp, which increased by 7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 84% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2017 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -10.5% per year.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphate pulp imported into Saudi Arabia expanded modestly to X tons, surging by 2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40,709%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 4,416% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Saudi Arabia, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.6% share.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +115.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-27.3% per year) and Sweden (-18.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Saudi Arabia, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 1.5% share.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +91.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-26.2% per year) and Sweden (-35.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for unbleached sulphate pulp in the world?

The United States remains the largest unbleached sulphate pulp consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, sixfold. Sweden ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of unbleached sulphate pulp in the world?

The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of unbleached sulphate pulp production, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden, with a 6.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Russia constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Saudi Arabia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 23% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for unbleached sulphate pulp in Saudi Arabia?

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $807 per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for unbleached sulphate pulp in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $917 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unbleached sulphate pulp market in Saudi Arabia. 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 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
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
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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
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023