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Chemical wood pulp market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the chemical wood pulp market in Australia and New Zealand remained relatively stable, with annual volumes consistently around 1.7 million tons. This period was characterized by strong global production growth, including a 4.8% increase in worldwide output in 2018, driven by rising demand for virgin fiber in hygiene and renewable packaging products.

Market volume grew to 1.74 million tons by 2022, supported by increasing local demand for sustainable products and eco-friendly packaging, which boosted consumption. A 30% jump in import prices for chemical pulp in 2021 further influenced market dynamics by altering cost structures. However, the market contracted sharply in 2023, falling to 1.34 million tons.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Chemical wood pulp production in Australia and New Zealand has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 1,779 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.0% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 1,870 thousand tonnes, which represented a 3.0% increase that year. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, when production fell by 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	(3.9%)	(1.0%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of chemical wood pulp from Australia and New Zealand have also fallen for two consecutive years. In 2021, exports amounted to 431.6 thousand tonnes, showing a modest decline of 6.2% compared to 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 474.1 thousand tonnes, which saw an 11.7% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	(3.0%)	(6.2%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, South Korea, and Thailand were the leading destinations for exports in volume terms. China accounted for 33.7% of exports, South Korea for 16.4%, and Thailand for 8.4%. Together, these three markets represented 58.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, the value of chemical wood pulp exports from Australia and New Zealand rebounded in 2021. Exports totaled 326.8 million US dollars, surging by 35.2% from the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 241.7 million US dollars, following a significant 20.2% drop in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.2%)	(13.0%)	35.2%	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China, South Korea, and Thailand collectively absorbed 55.5% of the total export value of chemical wood pulp from Australia and New Zealand.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of chemical wood pulp into Australia and New Zealand have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 323.3 thousand tonnes, rising by 2.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 7.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 323.3 thousand tonnes, which saw a 2.1% decline that year. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with imports jumping by 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	7.7%	2.2%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil, Chile, and Finland were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp to Australia and New Zealand in volume terms. Brazil contributed 26.1% of imports, Chile 15.6%, and Finland 8.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.2% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, the value of chemical wood pulp imports into Australia and New Zealand rose in 2021. Imports reached 251.7 million US dollars, up by 26.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 199.3 million US dollars, after a 14.1% decline in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.1%)	(8.9%)	26.3%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, imports in value terms were not heavily concentrated among a few key suppliers. Brazil accounted for 24.1% of import value, Chile for 14.2%, and Finland for 8.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 47.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io