U.S. - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Wood Pulp Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Wood Pulp Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Wood Pulp Exports in the United States
- Wood Pulp Imports in the United States
Wood Pulp Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
The average wood pulp export price stood at $915 per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,021 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,144 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($575 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Wood Pulp Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average wood pulp import price stood at $691 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $785 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Sweden ($816 per ton) and Chile ($702 per ton), while the price for Canada ($678 per ton) and Brazil ($680 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Wood Pulp Exports in the United States
In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp were finally on the rise to reach 7.9M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $7.2B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Wood Pulp in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 1,324 | 1,309 | 1,613 | 1,753 | 9.8% |
| Japan | 453 | 449 | 470 | 658 | 13.3% |
| Mexico | 432 | 412 | 453 | 546 | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | 389 | 267 | 469 | 480 | 7.3% |
| Canada | 247 | 231 | 271 | 346 | 11.9% |
| India | 200 | 164 | 233 | 284 | 12.4% |
| Germany | 221 | 203 | 243 | 274 | 7.4% |
| Turkey | 164 | 133 | 151 | 254 | 15.7% |
| Italy | 288 | 201 | 184 | 243 | -5.5% |
| Netherlands | 113 | 85.5 | 135 | 186 | 18.1% |
| Poland | 121 | 94.6 | 116 | 157 | 9.1% |
| Thailand | 77.0 | 55.3 | 96.9 | 156 | 26.5% |
| South Korea | 138 | 108 | 121 | 153 | 3.5% |
| Others | 1,430 | 1,222 | 1,412 | 1,754 | 7.0% |
| Total | 5,597 | 4,935 | 5,967 | 7,244 | 9.0% |
Top Export Markets for Wood Pulp from the United States in 2022:
- China (1807.7K tons)
- Mexico (949.7K tons)
- Japan (575.4K tons)
- Canada (505.7K tons)
- Indonesia (492.1K tons)
- India (292.9K tons)
- Germany (267.6K tons)
- Italy (259.7K tons)
- Turkey (235.4K tons)
- Poland (177.0K tons)
- Netherlands (176.7K tons)
- South Korea (164.6K tons)
- Thailand (156.2K tons)
Wood Pulp Imports in the United States
For the fourth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in overseas purchases of wood pulp, which increased by 16% to 7M tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $4.8B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
| Import of Wood Pulp in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 1,873 | 1,570 | 1,945 | 2,422 | 8.9% |
| Brazil | 1,385 | 1,012 | 1,506 | 1,867 | 10.5% |
| Sweden | 87.8 | 150 | 229 | 285 | 48.1% |
| Chile | 67.6 | 44.6 | 53.2 | 36.0 | -18.9% |
| Others | 64.1 | 75.8 | 125 | 194 | 44.6% |
| Total | 3,477 | 2,852 | 3,859 | 4,804 | 11.4% |
Top Suppliers of Wood Pulp to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (3.6M tons)
- Brazil (2.7M tons)
- Sweden (0.3M tons)
- Chile (0.1M tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the 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 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
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- 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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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
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
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