South-Eastern Asia: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian dissolving grade wood pulp market contracted notably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -37.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, exports of dissolving grade wood pulp in South-Eastern Asia reached X tons, with an increase of 13% on 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 141%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 63% of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 20% share, followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (11%). Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +111.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Singapore (+130.5%), Thailand (+41.6%), Malaysia (+39.3%) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+35.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +130.5% from 2012-2022. Indonesia (+61 p.p.) and Singapore (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Thailand, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Malaysia saw its share reduced by -4.4%, -26.6% and -32% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 12% share.

In Indonesia, dissolving grade wood pulp exports increased at an average annual rate of +107.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+34.4% per year) and Malaysia (+31.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of dissolving grade wood pulp imported in South-Eastern Asia shrank modestly to X tons, with a decrease of -4.6% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) was the major importer of dissolving grade wood pulp, committing 61% of total imports. Thailand (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Singapore (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +98.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving grade wood pulp in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

In Indonesia, dissolving grade wood pulp imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+3.8% per year) and Singapore (+83.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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