Northern America: Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Northern America

The North American unbleached sulphite pulp market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 8.8% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Northern America

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 6.4%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports in Northern America

Unbleached sulphite pulp exports expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, surging by 10% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unbleached sulphite pulp exports, with a CAGR of -4.9% from 2012 to 2022. Canada (-14.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+6.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -6.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest unbleached sulphite pulp supplier in Northern America, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled -6.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -28.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 62%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-1.8%).

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphite pulp imported in Northern America declined notably to X tons, waning by -33.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Canada prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 97% of total imports in 2022. The United States (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unbleached sulphite pulp imports, with a CAGR of -12.4% from 2012 to 2022. The United States (-30.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Canada (+21 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-20.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphite pulp in Northern America, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

In Canada, unbleached sulphite pulp imports shrank by an average annual rate of -9.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unbleached sulphite pulp import price increased by +59.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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