U.S.: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2025

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the U.S. sulphite wood pulp market, when its value increased by 14% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production stood at $X in 2021. In general, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -18.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphite wood pulp exports from the United States, with a combined 60% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, South Korea, Japan, Chile, the Netherlands, Germany, Vietnam, Belgium and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphite wood pulp exported from the United States were China ($X), Canada ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 54% of total exports. The UK, Japan, South Korea, Chile, the Netherlands, Germany, Vietnam, Belgium and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphite wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, imports of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) into the United States surged to X tons, with an increase of 72% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded 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 2021, Canada (X tons) was the main sulphite wood pulp supplier to the United States, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +8.7%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) to the United States, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +1.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -20.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-6.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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