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

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for unbleached kraft pulp in Colombia remained relatively stable, with volumes hovering around 92 000 t. Early in this period, regulatory measures such as Resolution No. 38438 of 2018 established rules for wood packaging in international trade, aligning with phytosanitary standards and influencing the pulp and paper supply chain. The launch of the Intersectoral Pact for Legal Timber in 2020 further emphasized sustainable forest management, setting a framework for the industry's operations.

Market volume contracted notably in 2021 to 86 263 t, as ongoing enforcement of the legal timber pact likely tightened raw material availability. A turnaround occurred in 2022, with volume rising to 87 657 t, primarily driven by Ley 2232 of 2022, which mandated a gradual reduction of single-use plastics and spurred demand for kraft paper packaging. Global product innovations, such as Stora Enso's premium kraftliner and Mondi's partnership for reduced-plastic paper packaging, reinforced this trend toward sustainable packaging materials.

In 2023, the market volume fell to 83 117 t. This decline was influenced by Colombia's removal from India's list of authorized teak timber exporters from November 2023, disrupting the wood supply chain for pulp production. Concurrently, the broader Colombian forestry and wood products sector reported production decreases, further constraining the pulp market.

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 Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Colombia ranked as the 20th largest producer of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, during the period from 2017 to 2020.

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

Colombia's production of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 78 000 tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	(0.7%)	(1.6%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unbleached kraft or soda pulp from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Colombia exported 56 tonnes of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, representing a sharp increase of 121.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	121.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador and Peru were the primary destinations for Colombia's exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Colombia's exports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, reached 49 thousand US dollars in 2020, up by 121.8% from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	121.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Ecuador and Peru continued to be the main buyers of this product from Colombia in value terms, jointly making up 100.0% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports unbleached kraft or soda pulp to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Colombia's imports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, amounted to 13 980 tonnes, a 9.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(3.1%)	9.9%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile dominated Colombia's imports in kind of this product, consistently holding a 93.2% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Colombia's imports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 9 285 thousand US dollars, down 4.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 809 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease was in 2019 at 17.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 29.8%.

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