Dissolving wood pulp market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the volume of dissolving wood pulp consumed in Northern America grew from 1 320 thousand tons to a peak of 1 471 thousand tons in 2021, then contracted to 1 266 thousand tons in 2023. The market value followed a volatile path, falling to $944 million in 2020 before recovering to a high of $1 472 million in 2022 and declining to $1 140 million in 2023.

This volatility was influenced by high labor and raw material costs, alongside supply chain disruptions from extreme weather events and logistical bottlenecks. Concurrently, a shift in consumer preferences towards sustainable textiles and packaging materials provided underlying support for market demand during periods of expansion.

Production dissolving wood pulp in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dissolving wood pulp, 2017-2020

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

Northern America's dissolving wood pulp production saw growth for two consecutive years before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 1 872 K t. However, in 2020, output fell to 1 737 K t, representing a moderate year-over-year decrease of 7.2%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 4.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Dissolving wood pulp production in Northern America declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, production value peaked at 1 703 M US dollars. By 2020, the value had dropped to 1 211 M US dollars, marking a substantial 24.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 24.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 5.9%.

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

Exports dissolving wood pulp from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

Northern America's dissolving wood pulp exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 516.0 K t. By 2020, exports had fallen to 383.4 K t, showing a 17.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Indonesia were the primary destinations for Northern America's dissolving wood pulp exports in volume terms. China accounted for 29.0% of exports, India for 25.0%, and Indonesia for 15.4%. Together, these three countries represented 69.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Northern America's dissolving wood pulp exports in value terms declined for the second year running. In 2018, export value peaked at 478.7 M US dollars. By 2020, it had dropped to 267.3 M US dollars, indicating a sharp 32.7% reduction from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 32.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 20.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the leading destinations for Northern America's dissolving wood pulp exports in value terms were China, India, and Indonesia. China accounted for 26.5% of export value, India for 24.2%, and Indonesia for 14.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 65.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dissolving wood pulp to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Northern America's dissolving wood pulp imports showed significant fluctuations during the period. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 0.0 K t, while 2017 saw the highest level. By 2020, imports stood at 0.1 K t, marking a 63.4% drop compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 99.9%, while the most substantial increase was in 2019, rising by 25 669.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway was the top supplier of dissolving wood pulp to Northern America, accounting for 0.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern America's dissolving wood pulp imports in value terms experienced notable volatility. In 2020, imports reached their lowest point at 0.1 M US dollars, while 2017 recorded the highest level, showing a 5.6-fold difference between these years. The 2020 figure represented a sharp 67.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 74.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 108.1%.

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

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

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