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Semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp excluding dissolving grades market in Americas

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for semi-bleached or bleached kraft pulp in the Americas experienced a gradual contraction in volume from 35 376 thousand tons in 2018 to 29 823 thousand tons in 2021, occurring within a context of industry-wide supply chain disruptions and tightening environmental regulations.

The decline continued, with volume reaching 28 549 thousand tons in 2022 and 27 089 thousand tons in 2023. The drop in 2023 was partly attributable to the closure of several pulp production facilities in North America, prompted by strained wood fiber supplies and aging infrastructure, which curtailed output and led to elevated inventory levels for bleached softwood kraft pulp.

Entering 2024, the market landscape began to shift with the launch of a new 500 000-ton-per-year eucalyptus kraft pulp mill in Chile, while strategic partnerships to secure fiber supply and sustained demand for sustainable packaging and hygiene products introduced new dynamics.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 bleached kraft or soda pulp in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bleached kraft or soda pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bleached kraft or soda pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Production of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) in the Americas declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 53 169 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.8% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.9%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 58 463 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(4.5%)	(4.8%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) production in the Americas dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, it was valued at 23 339 million US dollars, a sharp 24.0% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 38 855 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual rise of 30.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.9%	(21.0%)	(24.0%)	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bleached kraft or soda pulp from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, exports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from the Americas declined. In 2020, export volume was 24 686 thousand tonnes, down 0.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.1%, averaging 1.7% per year. The peak volume occurred in 2019 at 24 835 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	1.3%	(0.6%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Italy were the key export partners for semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) in volume terms. China accounted for 44.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 6.8%, and Italy for 5.8%, together making up 57.1% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) exports from the Americas fell for the second straight year. In 2020, exports were worth 10 836 million US dollars, a 20.6% drop year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 14.9%, with an annualized decline of 5.2%. The highest value was in 2018 at 16 286 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 27.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.9%	(16.2%)	(20.6%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Italy formed the core markets for semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) exports in value terms. China represented 44.2% of export value, the Netherlands 6.2%, and Italy 5.4%, collectively accounting for 55.8% 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 Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bleached kraft or soda pulp to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) into the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was 970 thousand tonnes, a 10.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 48.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -20.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	(23.2%)	(10.9%)	(20.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) into the Americas decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 219 million US dollars, a slight 3.0% reduction compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value dropped by 3.9%, averaging an annual decline of 1.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 1 458 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 14.9% that year and the largest decline of 13.7% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	(13.7%)	(3.0%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Finland was the main supplier of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) to the Americas, accounting for 0.5% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io