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

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for semi-bleached or bleached kraft pulp in Oceania grew from 656.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 717.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting a period of sustained expansion.

Following the peak, market volume began a pronounced contraction, declining to 714.5 thousand tonnes in 2021 before falling sharply to 643.1 thousand tonnes in 2022 and then to 450.0 thousand tonnes in 2023, a reduction of more than 37% from the 2020 high.

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

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

In 2020, Oceania produced 602.4 thousand tons of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades. This marked a 5.9% decline compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 640.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	4.6%	(5.9%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bleached kraft or soda pulp from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

Oceania's exports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 184.3 thousand tons, showing a significant year-over-year decrease of 16.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 44.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.4%)	(7.5%)	(16.2%)	(17.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Korea, and Indonesia remained the top destinations for Oceania's exports of this pulp type in volume terms. China accounted for 31.1% of exports, South Korea for 26.6%, and Indonesia for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 66.5% 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 Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Oceania's export value of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 96.9 million US dollars, indicating a substantial year-over-year loss of 21.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 51.9%, with an average annual decline of 21.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	(36.0%)	(21.4%)	(21.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Korea, and Indonesia consistently led as the top destinations for Oceania's exports of this pulp type in value terms. China accounted for 29.2% of export value, South Korea for 25.1%, and Indonesia for 9.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 63.8% 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 Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bleached kraft or soda pulp to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Oceania's imports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, increased in 2020. Imports totaled 299.4 thousand tons, representing a moderate year-over-year uptick of 7.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 277.9 thousand tons, following the largest annual decline of 3.8% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	(1.6%)	7.7%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Chile, and the United States continued to be the leading suppliers of this pulp type to Oceania in volume terms. Brazil accounted for 31.0% of imports, Chile for 16.5%, and the United States for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 56.2% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Oceania's import value of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 169.4 million US dollars, reflecting a modest year-over-year fall of 8.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 214.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.4%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	(13.1%)	(8.8%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Chile, and the United States continued to head the list of suppliers of this pulp type to Oceania in value terms. Brazil accounted for 28.8% of import value, Chile for 15.2%, and the United States for 10.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 54.2% 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 Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io