Southern Asia: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2020

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Southern Asia

The revenue of the semi-chemical wood pulp market in Southern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of semi-chemical wood pulp consumption peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Southern Asia

In 2017, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood produced in Southern Asia amounted to X tons, flattening at the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp production attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports in Southern Asia

In 2017, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood exported in Southern Asia totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country in Southern Asia

Nepal represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), constituting X% share of total exports. India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Nepal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Nepal ($X) remains the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplier in Southern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Nepal stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Country in Southern Asia

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp export price continues to indicate a mild drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports in Southern Asia

In 2017, semi-chemical wood pulp imports in Southern Asia amounted to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports stood at $X in 2017. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country in Southern Asia

India dominates semi-chemical wood pulp imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), making up X% share of total imports.

India was also the fastest growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Pakistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Pakistan and India decreased by -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Southern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled +X%.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Country in Southern Asia

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Pakistan ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Pakistan (+X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform