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Dissolving wood pulp market in Thailand

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The dissolving wood pulp market in Thailand showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Market volume held steady at approximately 163 thousand tons in 2018 and 2019 before contracting sharply to 135.8 thousand tons in 2020.

A rapid recovery ensued, with the market returning to 162.6 thousand tons in 2021 and then expanding markedly to a peak of 220.6 thousand tons in 2022. This period coincided with a substantial rise in import volumes, which reached 212.4 thousand tons in 2022, while domestic production experienced a gradual decline.

The market softened slightly to 209.9 thousand tons in 2023, remaining well above levels seen prior to 2021. Over the entire six-year span, Thailand's own production of dissolving wood pulp fell from 94.0 thousand tons to 87.0 thousand 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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Thailand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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 dissolving wood pulp in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand maintained the 16th position globally in terms of dissolving wood pulp production volume.

Top producers of dissolving wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Thailand produced 92 000 tonnes of dissolving wood pulp, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 94 000 tonnes, which represented a 6.8% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(2.1%)	-	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Thailand's dissolving wood pulp production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 57 133 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 20.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 27.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 88 792 thousand US dollars, which represented a 12.4% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	(19.1%)	(20.4%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dissolving wood pulp from Thailand

Exports in kind, K t

Thailand's dissolving wood pulp export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 86.4 thousand tonnes, indicating a small drop of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 89.7 thousand tonnes, which represented a 7.3% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(2.4%)	(1.4%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the key buyer of dissolving wood pulp from Thailand, accounting for 73.9% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Dissolving wood pulp deliveries from Thailand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 53.6 million US dollars, corresponding to a reduction of 21.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 84.7 million US dollars, which represented a 12.9% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.9%	(19.3%)	(21.5%)	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China clearly led the country structure of exports in value terms, with its share reaching 74.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dissolving wood pulp to Thailand

Imports in kind, K t

Dissolving wood pulp deliveries to Thailand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Thailand imported 130.2 thousand tonnes of dissolving wood pulp, marking a robust decline of 17.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 158.6 thousand tonnes, which represented a 10.7% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.7%	(0.8%)	(17.3%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (32.1% of imports in volume terms), South Africa (30.8% of imports in volume terms), and Norway (7.9% of imports in volume terms) were the main sources for imports, together accounting for 70.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign dissolving wood pulp supplies to Thailand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Thailand imported a total of 101.2 million US dollars of dissolving wood pulp, which is 31.3% lower compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 153.4 million US dollars, which represented an 11.4% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.4%	(4.0%)	(31.3%)	(9.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (29.9% of imports in value terms), South Africa (29.0% of imports in value terms), and Norway (11.4% of imports in value terms) remained the leading sources in the country structure of imports in value terms, with a combined share of 70.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io