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Dissolving wood pulp market in the United States

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The US market for dissolving wood pulp expanded substantially from 393 thousand tons in 2018 to 679 thousand tons in 2023, representing a 73% increase over the period. This growth was not linear, with a temporary contraction in 2020 followed by a strong acceleration after 2021, peaking in 2022 at 663 thousand tons. The market volume then stabilized at a high level in 2023.

The market's rise to 679 thousand tons in 2023 was supported by increasing global demand for sustainable and biodegradable materials, particularly in the textile industry. A shift in consumer preference toward eco-friendly fibers like viscose and lyocell boosted consumption of dissolving pulp as a cotton substitute. Concurrently, worldwide expansion of production capacity and advancements in pulping technology helped meet this demand. In 2024, global data indicated a 6.4% consumption decrease, reflecting a market correction amid volatility in textile industry demand and supply chain factors such as drought in Brazil affecting eucalyptus wood prices.

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 the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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 the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the top position globally in dissolving wood pulp production.

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, the United States produced 1,117 K t of dissolving wood pulp, a 10.8% decrease from 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 1,252 K t, with the largest annual increase of 3.0% recorded that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 8.2%, averaging a 2.8% annualized decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	3.0%	(10.8%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, dissolving wood pulp output in the United States was valued at 859 M $ US, a sharp 30.1% drop compared to 2019. The largest annual increase of 4.8% occurred in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 32.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	4.8%	(30.1%)	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dissolving wood pulp from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

U.S. dissolving wood pulp exports declined for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 889.4 K t, a modest 4.2% decrease from the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 at 976.0 K t, with the largest annual increase of 13.4% that year, while the largest decline of 4.9% was recorded in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 3.3%, with a CAGR of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	(4.9%)	(4.2%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Indonesia, and Japan were the key partners for U.S. dissolving wood pulp exports in volume terms, accounting for 70.9% of total flows. China led with 38.8% of exports, followed by Indonesia at 18.9% and Japan at 13.3%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

U.S. dissolving wood pulp export value fell for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 683.9 M $ US, a solid 25.0% decrease from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 942.1 M $ US, with the largest annual increase of 4.3% that year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 24.3%, averaging an 8.8% annualized decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(3.2%)	(25.0%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China, Indonesia, and Japan were the primary partners for U.S. dissolving wood pulp exports in value terms, together making up 70.4% of total flows. China accounted for 38.9%, Indonesia for 17.4%, and Japan for 14.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dissolving wood pulp to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

U.S. imports of dissolving wood pulp rose for the third straight year in 2020, reaching approximately 216.2 K t, a steep 39.1% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 43.9%, with an annualized rate of 12.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	1.2%	39.1%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil and Canada were the main sources for U.S. dissolving wood pulp imports in volume terms, together representing 80.7% of total flows, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

U.S. dissolving wood pulp import value increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, recorded at 219.9 M $ US, a strong 16.1% uptick from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 31.7%, with a CAGR of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	7.3%	16.1%	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Canada jointly accounted for 81.0% of the total value of dissolving wood pulp imports to the United States, with the rest distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io