New Zealand: 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 New Zealand

For the third year in a row, the New Zealand market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from New Zealand

For the third consecutive year, New Zealand recorded decline in shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) rose remarkably 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, Vietnam and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from New Zealand worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, Vietnam and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($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 China (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 New Zealand

Imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into New Zealand stood at X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to New Zealand, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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