U.S.: Pulp Market 2024

Pulp Market Size in the U.S.

In 2023, the U.S. pulp market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulp Production in the U.S.

In value terms, pulp production reached $X in 2023. In general, production, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Pulp Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2023, approx. X tons of pulp were exported from the United States; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, pulp exports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pulp exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulp exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulp Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2023, purchases abroad of pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pulp imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulp imports to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports. Uruguay, Finland and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Brazil ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest pulp suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Uruguay, Finland and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, 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