Brazil: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Overview 2020

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Brazil

The revenue of the bleached sulphite pulp market in Brazil amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp consumption continues to indicate a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Brazil

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, bleached sulphite pulp production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when production volume decreased by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, bleached sulphite pulp production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Brazil

Bleached sulphite pulp exports from Brazil amounted to X tonnes in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, bleached sulphite pulp exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the main destinations of bleached sulphite pulp exports from Brazil, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X), Taiwan, Chinese ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for bleached sulphite pulp exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the bleached sulphite pulp export price continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for bleached sulphite pulp attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2018, the amount of bleached sulphite pulp imported into Brazil amounted to X tonnes, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, bleached sulphite pulp imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, bleached sulphite pulp imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, bleached sulphite pulp imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, bleached sulphite pulp imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Canada (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to Brazil, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tonnes), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +X%.

In value terms, the largest bleached sulphite pulp suppliers to Brazil were Canada ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Canada experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average bleached sulphite pulp import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, bleached sulphite pulp import price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for bleached sulphite pulp reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Canada totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform