Argentina: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2024

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Argentina

The Argentinian market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) contracted modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Argentina

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Argentina

In 2017, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2017, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Iran ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Argentina

Imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into Argentina expanded notably to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Argentina, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Argentina, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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