Asia: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Asia

In 2022, the Asian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Asia

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia dominates pulp structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together achieving an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Singapore (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Indonesia stood at X%. At the same time, China (X%), Malaysia (X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) and Singapore (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), China (X p.p.) and Singapore (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports in Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion 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 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China prevails in pulp structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. India (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by South Korea (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Turkey (X tons), Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), India (X%), Turkey (X%), Thailand (X%) and Indonesia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (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 South Korea (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

In China, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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