Global Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size

The global unbleached sulphate pulp market amounted to $X in 2022, rising by 1.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of unbleached sulphate pulp, which increased by 5.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +76.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Canada (X tons), Chile (X tons), Russia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), the United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), France (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together recording 95% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +295.8%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Canada ($X) and New Zealand ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 52% share of global exports. Russia, the United States, Finland, Sweden, France and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +268.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+4.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 53% of total imports in 2022. South Korea (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United States (X tons) and Thailand (X tons). All these countries together took near 17% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to unbleached sulphate pulp imports into China stood at +8.7%. At the same time, Vietnam (+13.2%), Indonesia (+6.1%), India (+5.9%), the United States (+5.6%), Australia (+4.4%) and Thailand (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +13.2% from 2012-2022. Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, South Korea and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of China (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (-2.2 p.p.), Germany (-2.7 p.p.) and South Korea (-3.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphate pulp worldwide, comprising 53% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 7% share of global imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 4.9% share.

In China, unbleached sulphate pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+4.0% per year) and Thailand (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+4.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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