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U.S.: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2025

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. semi-chemical wood pulp market increased by 1.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in the U.S.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, production recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Semi-chemical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of semi-chemical wood pulp increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 59%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from the United States, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, semi-chemical wood pulp exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cuba (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+20.2% per year) and Canada (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from the United States, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cuba ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico stood at +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+16.1% per year) and Canada (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average semi-chemical wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Cuba ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of semi-chemical wood pulp, when their volume increased by 113% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main semi-chemical wood pulp supplier to the United States, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to -5.3%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical wood pulp to the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to -2.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semi-chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +8.4% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for semi-chemical wood pulp in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of semi-chemical wood pulp consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and Canada, together accounting for 62% of global consumption. Russia, India, Egypt, Indonesia, South Korea, Finland, Sweden and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

What are the largest producers of semi-chemical wood pulp in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of semi-chemical wood pulp production in 2021 were the United States, Canada and China, together accounting for 65% of global production. Russia, Finland, New Zealand, Indonesia, Norway, Sweden, Estonia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

What are the leading suppliers of semi-chemical wood pulp to the U.S.?

In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical wood pulp to the United States.

What are the leading importers of semi-chemical wood pulp from the U.S.?

In value terms, Mexico remains the key foreign market for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from the United States, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 3.8% share.

What is the average export price for semi-chemical wood pulp in the U.S.?

The average semi-chemical wood pulp export price stood at $604 per ton in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for semi-chemical wood pulp in the U.S.?

In 2021, the average semi-chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $331 per ton, dropping by -17.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the semi-chemical wood pulp market 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

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. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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