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U.S. Pulp Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingU.S. Pulp Export Falls 17% to $6.4B in 2023
U.S. Pulp Exports
Pulp exports from the United States contracted to 7.6M tons in 2023, which is down by -12.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 8.6M tons, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, pulp exports dropped remarkably to $6.4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $7.7B in 2022, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Pulp in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
China | 1,611 | 1,465 | 1,508 | 1,469 | 1,657 | 1,571 | 1,417 | 1,447 | 1,816 | 1,979 | 1,656 |
Mexico | 605 | 568 | 496 | 442 | 491 | 553 | 443 | 422 | 469 | 566 | 639 |
Japan | 447 | 483 | 488 | 451 | 475 | 553 | 480 | 468 | 483 | 676 | 467 |
Canada | 205 | 220 | 239 | 209 | 224 | 256 | 284 | 257 | 318 | 409 | 401 |
Indonesia | 163 | 225 | 224 | 234 | 272 | 341 | 392 | 270 | 475 | 484 | 295 |
India | 140 | 296 | 186 | 168 | 167 | 223 | 207 | 171 | 240 | 291 | 287 |
Germany | 260 | 253 | 218 | 215 | 222 | 219 | 239 | 226 | 266 | 308 | 261 |
Italy | 309 | 225 | 209 | 222 | 242 | 272 | 280 | 202 | 188 | 246 | 179 |
Others | 2,122 | 2,135 | 2,132 | 1,943 | 1,898 | 2,176 | 2,122 | 1,778 | 2,124 | 2,762 | 2,248 |
Total | 5,861 | 5,870 | 5,699 | 5,353 | 5,647 | 6,165 | 5,863 | 5,241 | 6,379 | 7,721 | 6,431 |
Exports by Country
China (2.2M tons) was the main destination for pulp exports from the United States, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (941K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (537K tons), with a 7.1% 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 (+0.6% per year) and Canada (+6.0% per year).
In value terms, China ($1.7B) remains the key foreign market for pulp exports from the United States, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($639M), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.3% 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 (+0.5% per year) and Japan (+0.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the pulp price amounted to $849 per ton (FOB, US), with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $896 per ton in 2022, and then dropped 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 ($1,199 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($679 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 (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pulp market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 322110 - Pulp mills
Companies mentioned:
- Profile Products
- Domtar Industries
- Georgia-Pacific Brewton
- Woodland Pulp
- Cascade Pacific Pulp
- Northwest Capital Appreciation
- Forest Resolute Products
- American Paper Recycling
- Cascades Tissue Group-Oregon
- A Division of Cascades Holding US
- Parsons & Whittemore
- St Paper
- Alabama River Cellulose
- Buckeye Technologies
- Brunswick Cellulose
- Parsons & Whittemore Enterprises
- Fibrek Inc.
- Port Townsend Holdings Company
- Buckeye Mt. Holly
- Lest Distributors
- Southern Cellulose Products
- DOMTAR A.W.
- Alabama River Group
- GP Cellulose
- Buckeye Florida Limited Partnership
- Pratt Paper (ny)
- Fibrek Recycling U.S.
- Cosmo Specialty Fibers
- Ox Paperboard
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Reasons to buy this report:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023