Southern Asia: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian chemical wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a temperate 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) represented the major exporter of chemical wood pulp in Southern Asia, creating X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest chemical wood pulp supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, chemical wood pulp exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion 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, chemical wood pulp export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India was the main importer of chemical wood pulp in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Bangladesh (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Pakistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chemical wood pulp imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) and Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan and Bangladesh increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, chemical wood pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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