Global Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size

The global wood pulp market rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production

In value terms, wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Wood Pulp Exports

Exports

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp were exported worldwide; picking up by X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood pulp exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the largest exporter of wood pulp in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Canada (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United States (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Finland (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Sweden (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood pulp exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Indonesia (X%), Finland (X%), South Africa (X%), Portugal (X%), Germany (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Russia, the United States and Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Indonesia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.), the United States (X p.p.) and Canada (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest wood pulp supplying countries worldwide were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Indonesia, Sweden, Finland, Chile, the Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Germany and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp were imported worldwide; growing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the largest importer of wood pulp, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. India (X tons), South Korea (X tons), France (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood pulp imports into China stood at X%. At the same time, India (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Turkey (X%), Poland (X%), the United States (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Italy and Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (X%), Germany (X%), France (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the United States ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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