Global Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size

After three years of decline, the global chemical wood pulp market increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports

In 2022, global chemical wood pulp exports totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. 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 global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the major exporter of chemical wood pulp in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The United States (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Canada (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chemical wood pulp exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Finland (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United States and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil, the Netherlands and Finland increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chemical wood pulp supplying countries worldwide were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising X% of global exports. Finland, Indonesia, Chile, Sweden and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chemical wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 the United States ($X per ton), while Brazil ($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 other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports

Global chemical wood pulp imports expanded to X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the major importer of chemical wood pulp, achieving X% of total imports. The United States (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Germany (X%), Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following importers - South Korea (X tons), France (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Japan (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and India (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chemical wood pulp imports into China stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Turkey (X%), Poland (X%), India (X%), the United States (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Italy, Japan and South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Germany saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In China, chemical wood pulp imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chemical wood pulp import price 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the United States ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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