Sudan: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Sudan

The Sudanese market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp plummeted to less than $X in 2022, with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Sudan

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, the amount of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Sudan was estimated at X tons, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 33,667% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25,605%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 181%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Senegal amounted to -16.4% per year.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -32.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 473%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 527% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Sudan, together comprising 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +92.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Sudan, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+137.4% per year) and China (+1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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