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Chemical wood pulp market in Americas

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the chemical wood pulp market volume in the Americas contracted from 59 418 thousand tons to 46 965 thousand tons. Market value showed significant fluctuations, dropping sharply in 2020 before recovering, with a peak of $30 672 million in 2022 driven by substantial price increases.

A global surge in chemical wood pulp import prices, which rose 30% in 2021, propelled market value upward by 18% that year. This price growth was reinforced by strong consumer demand for sustainable, fiber-based packaging as anti-plastic sentiments gained traction.

Supply chain constraints and rising energy costs further elevated production expenses in 2022, supporting high market prices even as physical volume eased. By 2023, the market adjusted from these peaks, with both volume and value declining as import prices stabilized and the industry digested earlier cost pressures.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chemical wood pulp in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Chemical wood pulp production in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 76 672 K t, marking a moderate decrease of 6.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 84 387 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(2.9%)	(6.4%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Chemical wood pulp production in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 34 583 M $ US, reflecting a substantial reduction of 24.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 57 027 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 30.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.1%	(19.5%)	(24.6%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, exported chemical wood pulp volumes from the Americas declined. In 2020, exports totaled 26 444 K t, representing a decrease of 0.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 26 655 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	0.8%	(0.8%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Italy were consistently the main destinations for chemical wood pulp exports in kind from the Americas. China accounted for 44.7% of exports, the Netherlands for 6.4%, and Italy for 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 56.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Chemical wood pulp exports from the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports tallied 11 928 M $ US, indicating a drop of 20.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 17 878 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 26.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.9%	(16.5%)	(20.1%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Italy were the main markets for chemical wood pulp exports in value terms from the Americas. China accounted for 44.5% of exports, the Netherlands for 5.7%, and Italy for 4.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 55.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Chemical wood pulp import volumes to the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 029 K t, indicating a strong fall of 10.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 48.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.4%)	(22.5%)	(10.7%)	(19.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Chemical wood pulp imports to the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 286 M $ US, which is 4.2% less compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 572 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 17.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.3%	(14.6%)	(4.2%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and Finland were the main sources for chemical wood pulp imports in value terms to the Americas, together accounting for 1.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io