U.S.: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the U.S.

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the U.S. market for pulp from fibres other than wood, when its value increased by 21% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the U.S.

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood totaled $X in 2022. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 63%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of pulp from fibres other than wood exported from the United States rose modestly to X tons, growing by 1.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from the United States, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Belgium, Colombia, Australia, China, Denmark, India and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for pulp from fibres other than wood exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Belgium, China, Canada, Denmark, Australia, India and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +33.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood into the United States rose slightly to X tons, growing by 4.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 91%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to the United States, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +72.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to the United States were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +66.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 95% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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