South-Eastern Asia: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian sulphite wood pulp market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) was the key exporter of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Vietnam increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Vietnam (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) emerged as the largest sulphite wood pulp supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Vietnam amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Vietnam totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%).

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Indonesia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Thailand (X%) and Vietnam (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Indonesia increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Indonesia, sulphite wood pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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