Canada: 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 Canada

The Canadian market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Canada, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from Canada were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Indonesia ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Canada

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

Imports by Country

Brazil (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 Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Canada.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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