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

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Mexico's market for unbleached kraft pulp shrank steadily from 43 935 t in 2018 to 37 600 t in 2020, marking a clear downward trajectory over the three-year span.

The contraction deepened in 2021 as volume fell to 35 000 t. During this period, tariffs and geopolitical developments hindered market access and intensified competition, factors that contributed to the reduction in domestic activity. The decline continued through 2022, with the market volume dropping further to 32 000 t.

A pronounced drop occurred in 2023, when market volume plummeted to 25 000 t. This was influenced by global supply chain disruptions and rising commodity prices, which increased production costs. Concurrently, stricter environmental standards and import restrictions on mixed waste compelled a shift toward more costly virgin fibers, further constraining output.

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 Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico 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 Mexico in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico 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 Mexico, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico 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 Mexico in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico 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 Mexico, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production unbleached kraft or soda pulp in Mexico

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico ranked as the 24th largest global producer of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades.

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 Mexico fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 37 600 tonnes, marking a 1.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 3.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.2%. The most significant reduction occurred in 2019, with a 2.6% fall, while 2018 saw no change, remaining stable at 0.0% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	(2.6%)	(1.1%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unbleached kraft or soda pulp from Mexico

According to desk-based research, Mexico did not export any unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, between 2017 and 2020.

Imports unbleached kraft or soda pulp to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

Imports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, into Mexico decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, Mexico imported 3 639 tonnes, a 26.3% drop from the year before. From 2017 to 2019, imports fell by 67.2%, averaging an annual decline of 31.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(55.5%)	(26.3%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was overwhelmingly the primary source for Mexico's imports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of imports for unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, into Mexico declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports amounted to 2 596 thousand US dollars, down 32.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, import value decreased by 63.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -28.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.2%)	(32.5%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada completely dominated Mexico's imports in value terms for unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, capturing 100.0% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io