U.S.: Pulp Market 2025

Pulp Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pulp Production in the U.S.

In value terms, pulp production amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Pulp Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of pulp from the United States rose sharply to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2022; 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 X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pulp exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

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

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulp Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, pulp imports into the United States rose rapidly to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat 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, pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2013 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulp imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% 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 years to come.

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 Canada ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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