U.S.: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. dissolving grade wood pulp market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the U.S.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Dissolving grade wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of dissolving grade wood pulp exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for dissolving grade wood pulp exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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