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

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unbleached kraft or soda pulp in the SADC region experienced a substantial contraction from 2018 to 2023. Starting from a volume of 331.3 thousand tons in 2018, the market shrank to 238.6 thousand tons by 2023. This downward trend was primarily driven by a significant reduction in domestic production, which fell from 327 thousand tons to 231 thousand tons over the same period.

Following a sharp drop in 2019, the market volume showed some stabilization between 2020 and 2023, fluctuating within a range of approximately 30 thousand tons. A slight rebound in production to 236 thousand tons in 2022 contributed to a corresponding increase in the total market size that year, though it remained well below pre-2019 levels. Imports, while variable, played a minor role in the overall market supply throughout these years.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 SADC

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

SADC's production of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 242.0 K t, marking a slight year-over-year drop of 2.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 26.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(24.5%)	(2.0%)	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unbleached kraft or soda pulp from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a staggering 8 386-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the volume of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, leaving SADC amounted to 0.0 t, representing an abrupt 100.0% year-over-year fall. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 80 t, with the largest increase that year reaching 3 304.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	3 304.5%	(100.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. From the low in 2020 to the high in 2019, export volumes varied 8 100 times. In 2020, SADC exported 0.0 K $ US of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, amounting to a sharp 100.0% year-over-year decrease. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 56 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 2 704.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	2 704.4%	(100.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports unbleached kraft or soda pulp to SADC

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2020 after hitting their maximum in 2019, with a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, shipments of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to SADC from abroad reached 3 086 t, down by 70.7% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 538 t, with the largest increase that year at 145.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.1%)	145.5%	(70.7%)	(21.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, New Zealand, Russia, and Spain were the main markets for imports in kind of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to SADC. New Zealand accounted for 32.8% of imports, Russia for 21.4%, and Spain for 5.3%, jointly representing 59.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2020 after hitting their maximum in 2019, with a 5.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to SADC stood at 1 788 K $ US, constituting an 80.7% contraction compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 282 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 165.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	165.4%	(80.7%)	(22.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, New Zealand, Russia, and Spain formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp, excluding dissolving grades, to SADC. New Zealand contributed 37.6% of imports, Russia 26.0%, and Spain 4.7%, with a combined share of 68.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io