Southern Asia: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian unbleached sulphate pulp market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of unbleached sulphate pulp decreased by -3.4% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 320%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), together finishing at 100% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unbleached sulphate pulp exports, with a CAGR of +36.2% 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 unbleached sulphate pulp supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, unbleached sulphate pulp exports increased at an average annual rate of +44.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unbleached sulphate pulp export price increased by +65.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 69%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 +5.7% per year.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphate pulp imported in Southern Asia soared to X tons, rising by 63% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +73.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the largest importer of unbleached sulphate pulp, mixing up 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), committing a 24% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+20.9%) and Pakistan (+16.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +20.9% from 2012-2022. Pakistan (+13 p.p.) and Bangladesh (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India saw its share reduced by -14.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphate pulp in Southern Asia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

In India, unbleached sulphate pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+17.3% per year) and Bangladesh (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 20%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($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 (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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