Asia: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Asia

In 2022, the Asian dissolving grade wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Asia

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports in Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%). Japan (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Indonesia stood at X%. At the same time, Malaysia (X%), Singapore (X%), Thailand (X%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) and Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Indonesia (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and Singapore (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Thailand, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Japan saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an X% share.

In Indonesia, dissolving grade wood pulp exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports in Asia

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. India (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Indonesia (X%). Thailand (X tons) and Japan (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving grade wood pulp in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, 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: India (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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