Southern Asia: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the South Asian bleached sulphate pulp market, when its value increased by 20% to $X. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -32.7% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 56%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of bleached sulphate pulp exported in Southern Asia contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -30.7% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 296% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), together amounting to 99% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the bleached sulphate pulp exports, with a CAGR of -5.7% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India increased by +26 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest bleached sulphate pulp supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, bleached sulphate pulp exports shrank by an average annual rate of -5.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 51%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +0.1% per year.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of bleached sulphate pulp were imported in Southern Asia; jumping by 25% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) represented the main importers of bleached sulphate pulp in 2021, resulting at approx. 45% and 42% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), committing a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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