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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Southern Asian market for semi-bleached or bleached kraft pulp maintained a steady production level of 2.3 million tonnes each year. This consistency in domestic output meant that changes in total market volume were entirely driven by fluctuations in import levels, which varied from year to year.

Imports reached a high of 849 thousand tonnes in 2019, pushing the total market size to 3.2 million tonnes. Subsequently, lower import volumes contributed to a reduction in the market to 3.0 million tonnes by 2021, before a gradual recovery brought it back to 3.1 million tonnes in 2023.

Over the six-year span, the market demonstrated relative stability, with the total volume in 2023 ending slightly above the 2018 level. The import trend for 2024, at 609 thousand tonnes, suggests a continuation of this variable pattern in external supply.

Production bleached kraft or soda pulp in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

In 2020, Southern Asia produced 2 322 K t of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades. This represented a negligible change compared to 2019. The largest decline and increase both occurred in 2018, each at 0.0%.

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

Exports bleached kraft or soda pulp from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, from Southern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports were recorded at 0.0 K t, reflecting a 48.9% drop from 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports decreased by 82.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Iraq remained the leading markets for exports of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, from Southern Asia. Together, they accounted for 69.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, from Southern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, Southern Asia exported 0.0 M $ US of this product, indicating a sharp year-over-year decline of 53.8%. Between 2017 and 2019, exports decreased by 87.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 50.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Iraq consistently accounted for the largest share of exports in value terms of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, from Southern Asia, representing 61.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports bleached kraft or soda pulp to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year uptick, imported volumes of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, in Southern Asia declined. In 2020, Southern Asia imported a total of 774.8 K t, marking a modest 8.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.8%, with a CAGR of 4.1%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 848.9 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 17.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, the United States, and Singapore were the main suppliers of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to Southern Asia. Indonesia accounted for 35.0% of imports in kind, the United States for 11.7%, and Singapore for 9.6%, together comprising 56.3% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Shipments of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to Southern Asia from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Southern Asia imported a total of value_last_year M $ US of this product, amounting to a substantial 21.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 611.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 28.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, the United States, and Turkey headed the ranking of suppliers of semi-bleached or bleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to Southern Asia in value terms. Indonesia accounted for 28.3% of imports in value terms, the United States for 13.0%, and Turkey for 11.7%, with their combined share reaching 53.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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