Japan: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese dissolving grade wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild contraction. Dissolving grade wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Japan

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of dissolving grade wood pulp were exported from Japan; falling by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to X%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%).

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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