Asia: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2020

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Asia

The revenue of the semi-chemical wood pulp market in Asia amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood were produced in Asia; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp production attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports in Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood were exported in Asia; rising by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country in Asia

In 2017, Indonesia (X tons) was the largest exporter for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), together committing X% share of total exports.

Indonesia was also the fastest growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the Philippines (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, China (-X%) and Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (X%) and China (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of the Philippines (-X%) and Indonesia (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest semi-chemical wood pulp markets worldwide were China ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries , the Philippines (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Country in Asia

The semi-chemical wood pulp export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports in Asia

In 2017, imports of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Asia amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports reached its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country in Asia

China represented the main importer of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons) and India (X tons), together achieving X% share of total imports. The following importers - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) each reached a X% share of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, India (+X%), Vietnam (+X%) and South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest growing importer in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%) and Indonesia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Vietnam (-X%), South Korea (-X%), India (-X%) and China (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, semi-chemical wood pulp imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Country in Asia

The semi-chemical wood pulp import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Indonesia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform