Northern America: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2020

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Northern America

The revenue of the semi-chemical wood pulp market in Northern America amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of semi-chemical wood pulp consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Northern America

In 2017, approx. X tons of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood were produced in Northern America; remaining stable against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp production reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports in Northern America

In 2017, approx. X tons of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood were exported in Northern America; approximately equating the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports stood at $X in 2017. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the semi-chemical wood pulp exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country in Northern America

Canada was the main exporter of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Northern America, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), committing X% share of total exports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood exports. The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Canada (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplier in Northern America, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada was relatively modest.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Country in Northern America

The semi-chemical wood pulp export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports in Northern America

In 2017, semi-chemical wood pulp imports in Northern America amounted to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the semi-chemical wood pulp imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports amounted to $X in 2017. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a deep descent. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the semi-chemical wood pulp imports failed to regain its momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country in Northern America

The U.S. represented the major importer of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Northern America, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving X% share of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of the U.S. and Canada increased by X% and X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Northern America, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. totaled -X%.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Country in Northern America

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Canada ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Canada (+X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform