Northern America: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Northern America

The North American unbleached sulphate pulp market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Northern America

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +2.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports in Northern America

Unbleached sulphate pulp exports amounted to X tons in 2022, increasing by 4.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +110.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada was the largest exporter of unbleached sulphate pulp in Northern America, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 67% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), committing a 33% share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unbleached sulphate pulp exports, with a CAGR of +12.6% from 2012 to 2022. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Canada (+28 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -27.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest unbleached sulphate pulp supplier in Northern America, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

In Canada, unbleached sulphate pulp exports increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.0%).

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphate pulp imported in Northern America rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of 12% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -10.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +60.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 88% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to unbleached sulphate pulp imports into the United States stood at +5.6%. At the same time, Canada (+27.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +27.5% from 2012-2022. Canada (+9.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -9.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphate pulp in Northern America, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +5.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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