Japan: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Overview 2020

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the bleached sulphite pulp market in Japan amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, bleached sulphite pulp consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Japan

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, bleached sulphite pulp production attained its maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of bleached sulphite pulp were exported from Japan; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, bleached sulphite pulp exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of bleached sulphite pulp exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, bleached sulphite pulp exports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of bleached sulphite pulp exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Viet Nam (X tonnes) was the main destination for bleached sulphite pulp exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Viet Nam stood at -X%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphite pulp exports from Japan, comprising X% of total bleached sulphite pulp exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the bleached sulphite pulp export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Korea ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Viet Nam amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2018, the imports of bleached sulphite pulp into Japan totaled X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, bleached sulphite pulp imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, bleached sulphite pulp imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of bleached sulphite pulp imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, bleached sulphite pulp imports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, bleached sulphite pulp imports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of bleached sulphite pulp imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Norway (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphite pulp imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest bleached sulphite pulp suppliers to Japan were France ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, Switzerland experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for bleached sulphite pulp reached their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform