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U.S.: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in the U.S.

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5.6%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 4.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from the United States, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Indonesia, Canada, India, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Poland, the Netherlands, South Korea and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from the United States, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+4.2% per year) and Mexico (+0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 46%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Turkey (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to the United States, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Brazil ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to the United States, together comprising 95% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +26.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of consumption of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp was the United States, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil, twofold. China ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 12% share.
The United States remains the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp producing country worldwide, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with an 8.2% share.
In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to the United States, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 6% share.
In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from the United States were China, Indonesia and Japan, together accounting for 68% of total exports.
The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $1,107 per ton in 2021, picking up by 74% against the previous year.
The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $757 per ton in 2021, surging by 50% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
  • FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
  • FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
  • FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
  • FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
  • FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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