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Unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp excluding dissolving grades market in Asia

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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

The market volume for unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp in Asia showed a varied trend from 2018 to 2023. Following a dip to 3.72 million tons in 2019, consumption grew for three consecutive years, reaching a high of 4.65 million tons in 2022. The market then contracted to 4.18 million tons in 2023.

Movements in import volumes were a key component of this pattern. Imports rose sharply from 1.48 million tons in 2020 to a peak of 2.14 million tons in 2022, which greatly augmented available supply. The decline in market size in 2023 aligned with a reduction in imports to 1.74 million tons. Domestic production remained comparatively steady, fluctuating within a narrow band around 2.5–2.6 million tons per year throughout the period.

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 unbleached kraft or soda pulp in Asia

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 Asia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, Asia produced 2 525 K t of this pulp, marking a 0.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	(1.2%)	(0.6%)	(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 Asia dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 468 M $ US, reflecting a significant year-over-year loss of 16.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 12.9%, averaging a 4.5% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 150 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 18.5%. In contrast, 2018 saw the biggest increase at 27.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.6%	(18.5%)	(16.2%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unbleached kraft or soda pulp from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from Asia showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 92 K t, followed by a peak in 2020 at 162 K t, representing a 1.8-fold increase. In 2020, exports surged by 75.1% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.4%)	(23.7%)	75.1%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, remained the primary buyer of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from Asia, accounting for 4.7% 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

In 2020, cross-border shipments of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from Asia amounted to 94 M $ US, which is 47.6% higher than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 64 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 101 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 37.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(37.1%)	47.6%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, led the ranking of buyers for unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from Asia, holding a 4.9% share of total export flows in value terms.

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 unbleached kraft or soda pulp to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's import volume of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) reached 1 482 K t, showing a substantial year-over-year gain of 16.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 27.6%, averaging an 8.5% annual growth rate. The largest decline was in 2019 at 6.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 17.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.5%	(6.4%)	16.1%	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) to Asia were Chile (23.8% of imports in volume), Russia (19.6%), and the United States (17.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 60.7% 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 Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) into Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 823 M $ US, showing little change compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 15%, with an average annual rate of 4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 141 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 27.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 59.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	59.5%	(27.5%)	(0.5%)	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the three main markets—Chile, Russia, and the United States—collectively absorbed 60.3% of the total import value of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) to Asia.

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