Brazil: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Brazil

After three years of growth, the Brazilian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Brazil

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Brazil

In 2023, shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Brazil, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Brazil

In 2023, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were imported into Brazil; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp expanded to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Argentina (X tons) was the main wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp supplier to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to Brazil were Argentina ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform