Thailand: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Thailand

In 2022, the Thai dissolving grade wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Thailand

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Dissolving grade wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Thailand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (X%).

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, overseas purchases of dissolving grade wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Chile (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp imports to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and Chile ($X) were the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% 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 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Norway ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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