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Non wood fibre pulp market in Asia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Market volume for non-wood fibre pulp in Asia experienced modest fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, ending the period slightly below its starting level. After a small increase to 12 710 thousand tons in 2019, consumption dipped to 12 451 thousand tons in 2020, then stabilized around 12 500 thousand tons in 2021-2022 before declining to 12 307 thousand tons in 2023.

This overall trend was driven by opposing movements in domestic production and trade. Production of non-wood fibre pulp fell from 10 098 thousand tons in 2018 to 9 732 thousand tons in 2023, with a notable drop in 2020. Meanwhile, imports more than compensated for the production decline, rising from 2 690 thousand tons to 4 285 thousand tons over the same period. However, a sharp increase in exports, from 204 thousand tons to 1 710 thousand tons, pulled net supply down and contributed to the market contraction.

By 2023, the Asian market for non-wood fibre pulp had become more reliant on imports, which accounted for a larger share of supply, while domestic output continued to trend downward. The net effect was a gradual reduction in total available volume despite strong inbound shipments.

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 Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 non wood fibre pulp in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of non wood fibre pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non wood fibre pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's non-wood fibre pulp production has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 9 310 K t, marking a modest decrease of 5.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 2.2%. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 10 098 K t, with the largest annual increase of 1.3% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	(2.6%)	(5.3%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non wood fibre pulp from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of non-wood fibre pulp from Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 760 K t, representing a substantial rise of 165.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 448.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 76.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.5%	40.2%	165.3%	76.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, non-wood fibre pulp from Asia was traded with numerous countries. Even the largest destinations—the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States—collectively accounted for only 5.5% 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 Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's non-wood fibre pulp exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 665 M $ US, reflecting a significant rise of 66.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 141.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.1%	23.5%	66.9%	34.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of non-wood fibre pulp exports from Asia was widely distributed across partner countries. The United Kingdom (10.9% of export value), the Netherlands (10.5%), and the United States (3.6%) together represented just 25.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non wood fibre pulp to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Non-wood fibre pulp shipments to Asia from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Asia imported 3 902 K t, which is 23.3% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 45.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	17.6%	23.3%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Canada (50.8% of import volume), New Zealand (11.6%), and the United States (5.2%) were the key partners for imports in volume terms, together accounting for 67.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Asia's non-wood fibre pulp imports reached 1 960 M $ US, representing an 11.7% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 19.5%, with a CAGR of 6.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 17.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.1%	(8.6%)	11.7%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (50.9% of import value), New Zealand (11.6%), and the United States (5.7%) formed the key group of partners for non-wood fibre pulp imports to Asia in value terms, jointly representing 68.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io