China - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingWood Pulp Price in China Peaks at $865 per Ton, Growing Steadily this Year
China Wood Pulp Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the wood pulp price per ton amounted to $865.2 (CIF, China), with an increase of 3.6% against the previous month. Over the last seven months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 an increase of 7.2% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in August 2022.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($1.2K per ton) and Finland ($942.0 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($779.0 per ton) and Canada ($853.0 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Wood Pulp Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was dissolving grade wood pulp ($1.1K per ton), while the price for semi-chemical wood pulp ($661.7 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by mechanical wood pulp (+10.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Wood Pulp Imports
After three months of decline, supplies from abroad of wood pulp increased by 22% to 2.4M tons in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild descent.
In value terms, wood pulp imports surged to $2.1B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
China Wood Pulp Imports by Type
In August 2022, chemical wood pulp (2M tons) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to China, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, dissolving grade wood pulp (285K tons), sevenfold. Semi-chemical wood pulp (131K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of chemical wood pulp was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (-2.5% per month) and semi-chemical wood pulp (+0.8% per month).
In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($1.6B) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to China, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by dissolving grade wood pulp ($324M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by semi-chemical wood pulp, with a 4.2% share.
China Wood Pulp Imports by Country
In August 2022, Brazil (886K tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to China, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (365K tons), twofold. Canada (289K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-5.1% per month) and Canada (-1.8% per month).
In value terms, Brazil ($690M) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to China, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($319M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-1.9% per month) and Canada (+1.4% per month).
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood pulp market in China. 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 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp
- 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
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Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
