Chemical wood pulp market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the chemical wood pulp market in Oceania was influenced by global demand growth for bleach pulp driven by hygiene products and renewable packaging, which supported production. However, market volume dipped in 2020 due to COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, despite rising consumer preference for sustainable packaging. In 2021, a 30% surge in import prices increased costs while a focus on clean technologies began affecting production processes.

From 2022 to 2024, sustained demand for pulp in packaging and high-quality paper segments, along with energy and raw material price fluctuations, contributed to market growth in 2022. However, 2023 saw a sharp contraction in market volume to 1 338 thousand tons as production and prices stabilized after previous peaks, with trends toward sustainable packaging and recycled content continuing. By 2024, import values decreased reflecting supply chain adjustments, while global production remained stable and demand for eco-friendly packaging persisted.

Production chemical wood pulp in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

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

Oceania's chemical wood pulp production saw a decline in 2020, following two years of growth. Production reached 1 797 thousand tonnes that year, representing a 3.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 6.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 870 thousand tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

Exports chemical wood pulp from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Oceania's chemical wood pulp exports totaled 460.0 thousand tonnes, showing a slight decline of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 424.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Korea, and Thailand consistently led as the top destinations for Oceania's chemical wood pulp exports by volume. China accounted for 30.9% of exports, South Korea for 15.2%, and Thailand for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 53.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Oceania's chemical wood pulp exports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 241.7 million US dollars. This marked a significant drop of 13.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 19.6%, with an average annual decline of 7.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 348.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 20.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Korea, and Thailand were the main markets for Oceania's chemical wood pulp exports by value. China accounted for 27.9% of export value, South Korea for 14.4%, and Thailand for 8.4%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 50.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports chemical wood pulp to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

Oceania's chemical wood pulp imports increased in 2020, ending a two-year contraction. Imports amounted to 348.2 thousand tonnes, marking a 7.7% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 2.9%, with an average annual increase of 1.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 323.3 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 2.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Oceania's chemical wood pulp imports by volume came from a diverse range of partners. Brazil was the largest source, accounting for 26.9% of imports, followed by Chile at 15.1% and the United States at 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 49.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Oceania's chemical wood pulp imports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling approximately 199.3 million US dollars. This represented an 8.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 254.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Oceania's chemical wood pulp imports by value were highly diversified. Brazil accounted for 24.4% of import value, Chile for 13.7%, and the United States for 8.8%. Together, these three countries made up 47.0% of total import flows, with the remaining 53.0% coming from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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