Pulp; of Bamboo Price in Canada - 2023

Pulp; of Bamboo Price in Canada (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; of bamboo import price amounted to $271 per ton, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $536 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($271 per ton), while the price for China totaled $271 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Pulp; of Bamboo Price in Canada (FOB) - 2022

The average pulp; of bamboo export price stood at $5,980 per ton in 2022, surging by 1,265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to -10.6% per year.

Pulp; of Bamboo Imports in Canada

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulp; of bambooes decreased by -35.5% to 43 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 67 tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, pulp; of bamboo imports declined markedly to $12K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 125% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $19K, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Import of Pulp; of Bamboo in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	0.9	5.8	15.3	11.7	135.1%
United States	0.4	0.2	0.1	0.1	-37.0%
Netherlands	2.3	2.4	3.2	N/A	18.0%
Others	2.3	N/A	0.2	N/A	-70.5%
Total	5.9	8.4	18.9	11.7	25.6%

Top Suppliers of Pulp; of Bamboo to Canada in 2022:

China (43.0 tons)
United States (0.3 tons)

Pulp; of Bamboo Exports in Canada

In 2022, the amount of pulp; of bambooes exported from Canada reduced sharply to 1 tons, which is down by -98.6% against the year before. In general, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -18.2% was in 2020.

In value terms, pulp; of bamboo exports contracted sharply to $6K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -41.8% was in 2020.