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Unbleached 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 unbleached kraft pulp in the Americas experienced modest growth in 2019, with volume reaching 24 918 thousand tonnes, up slightly from 24 778 thousand tonnes in 2018. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2020, as market volume fell by over 10% to 22 311 thousand tonnes.

A clear recovery emerged in 2021, with the market expanding to 23 365 thousand tonnes. This rebound was driven by ongoing investments in mill modernization and capacity optimization, coupled with rising demand for fiber-based recyclable packaging fueled by e-commerce expansion. Regulatory pressure to reduce plastic waste and promote mono-material packaging solutions further stimulated consumption.

The market resumed its decline in 2022, falling to 22 515 thousand tonnes, and continued downward to 21 020 thousand tonnes in 2023. This period coincided with industry rationalization, including the closure of older production facilities in North America due to high-interest rates and market slumps, which reduced overall production capacity.

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 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 unbleached kraft or soda pulp in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Production of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) in the Americas declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 25 576 K t, but then fell by 10.2% to 22 960 K t in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	0.4%	(10.2%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) production in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. Output peaked in 2018 at 26 229 M $ US, then dropped by 25.2% in 2019, and fell further by 22.9% to 15 141 M $ US in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 38.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.0%	(25.2%)	(22.9%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unbleached kraft or soda pulp from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from the Americas declined for the second year in a row. Exports peaked in 2018 at 732.2 K t, then fell by 4.2% in 2019, and decreased further by 2.9% to 680.7 K t in 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when exports grew by 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(4.2%)	(2.9%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Thailand, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) were the largest markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 66.0% of total flows. China alone represented 48.0% of exports, followed by Thailand at 11.4%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 6.6%.

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 unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) exports from the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. Exports reached their highest point in 2018 at 610.4 M $ US, then dropped by 28.9% in 2019, and fell further by 15.9% to 364.8 M $ US in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 44.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.0%	(28.9%)	(15.9%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Thailand, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) remained the top buyers in value terms, jointly accounting for 66.1% of total exports. China led with 47.4% of exports, followed by Thailand at 11.9%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 6.8%.

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 unbleached kraft or soda pulp to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) into the Americas reached 31.0 K t in 2020, representing a steep decline of 28.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 45.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when imports grew by 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.3%)	3.4%	(28.2%)	(18.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and New Zealand were the key suppliers of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) to the Americas, with their combined share reaching 15.3% of total imports in kind.

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

The value of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) imports into the Americas amounted to 27.5 M $ US in 2020, which is 44.9% lower than the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 at 49.9 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 40.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 24.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	40.1%	(44.9%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia, New Zealand, and Germany remained the key sources for imports in value terms, together accounting for 18.5% of total flows. Russia led with 16.7% of imports, followed by New Zealand at 1.3%, and Germany at 0.5%.

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