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Global Wood Pulp Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028

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  • 172 Pages
  • April 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Expert Market Research
  • ID: 5775205
According to the report, the global wood pulp market attained a value of USD 162.27 billion in 2022. Aided by the increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions and the rising consumption of paper-based products, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 2.7% between 2023 and 2028 to reach a value of USD 190.41 billion by 2028.

Wood pulp is a fibrous material primarily derived from trees and other plant sources, used as a raw material for manufacturing paper, paperboard, and various other cellulose-based products. The process of producing wood pulp involves mechanically or chemically breaking down the lignocellulosic fibres of the wood, which can then be used to produce various types of paper, packaging materials, and personal care items, among others. Wood pulp is available in various grades, such as bleached and unbleached, depending on the specific end-use requirements.

The increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions is one of the primary factors driving the growth of the wood pulp market. With the growing concerns about the environmental impact of plastic waste, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives, such as paper and paperboard packaging materials. Wood pulp is a crucial component in the production of these materials, offering a renewable and biodegradable solution for various packaging applications. This shift towards sustainable packaging materials is expected to fuel the growth of the market for wood pulp in the coming years.

Another key factor propelling the growth of the wood pulp market is the rising consumption of paper-based products. The increasing demand for printing and writing paper, tissue paper, and specialty paper, among others, is driving the need for wood pulp as a raw material. The growing awareness of hygiene and sanitation, coupled with the rising disposable incomes, has resulted in higher demand for tissue paper and other personal care products, further boosting the wood pulp market. Moreover, the expansion of the e-commerce industry and the rising need for packaging materials for shipping and logistics purposes contribute to the growth of the market for wood pulp.

The advancements in wood pulp processing technologies and the development of more efficient pulping methods are also positively impacting the wood pulp market. The adoption of innovative technologies has led to the production of higher quality wood pulp with reduced environmental impact. These advancements help the wood pulp industry meet the increasing demand for sustainable and high-quality products, further propelling market growth.

Furthermore, the growing emphasis on sustainable forestry practices and the implementation of stringent regulations on wood sourcing have positively impacted the wood pulp market. The adoption of responsible forestry practices, such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), ensures the sustainable management of forests and the responsible sourcing of wood pulp. These initiatives help maintain a balance between the wood pulp industry's demand and the preservation of forests, supporting the wood pulp market 's long-term growth.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided on the basis of type, grade, end use, and region.

Market Bifurcation by Type:

  • Soft Wood
  • Hard Wood

Market Division by Grade:

  • Mechanical
  • Chemical
  • Semi-Chemical
  • Others

Market Breakup by End Use:

Packaging

Breakup by Type

  • Food and Beverages
  • Personal Care and Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Automotive
  • Others

Print Media

Breakup by Type

  • News Printing
  • Book/Magazine Printing
  • Advanced Printing
  • Others
  • Tissues
  • Others

Market Segregation by Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

The report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and acquisitions and mergers, among other major developments, of the global wood pulp companies. Some of the major key players explored in the report are as follows:
  • Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A
  • Södra
  • Suzano S.A
  • Empresas CMPC SA
  • Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL)
  • Metsä Group
  • UPM-Kymmene Corporation
  • Georgia-Pacific LLC
  • Others
*The publisher always strives to give you the latest information. The numbers in the article are only indicative and may be different from the actual report.

Table of Contents

1 Preface2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Industry Opportunities and Challenges
8 Global Wood Pulp Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Wood Pulp Historical Market (2018-2022)
8.3 Global Wood Pulp Market Forecast (2023-2028)
8.4 Global Wood Pulp Market by Type
8.4.1 Soft Wood
8.4.1.1 Market Share
8.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.2 Hard Wood
8.4.2.1 Market Share
8.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5 Global Wood Pulp Market by Grade
8.5.1 Mechanical
8.5.1.1 Market Share
8.5.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.2 Chemical
8.5.2.1 Market Share
8.5.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.3 Semi-Chemical
8.5.3.1 Market Share
8.5.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.4 Others
8.6 Global Wood Pulp Market by End Use
8.6.1 Packaging
8.6.1.1 Market Share
8.6.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.1.4 Breakup by Type
8.6.1.4.1 Food and Beverages
8.6.1.4.1.1 Market Share
8.6.1.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.1.4.2 Personal Care and Cosmetics
8.6.1.4.2.1 Market Share
8.6.1.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.1.4.3 Pharmaceuticals
8.6.1.4.3.1 Market Share
8.6.1.4.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.4.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.1.4.4 Automotive
8.6.1.4.4.1 Market Share
8.6.1.4.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.4.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.1.4.5 Others
8.6.2 Print Media
8.6.2.1 Market Share
8.6.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.2.4 Breakup by Type
8.6.2.4.1 News Printing
8.6.2.4.1.1 Market Share
8.6.2.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.2.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.2.4.2 Book/Magazine Printing
8.6.2.4.2.1 Market Share
8.6.2.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.2.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.2.4.3 Advanced Printing
8.6.2.4.3.1 Market Share
8.6.2.4.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.2.4.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.2.3.4 Others
8.6.3 Tissues
8.6.3.1 Market Share
8.6.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.4 Others
8.7 Global Wood Pulp Market by Region
8.7.1 Market Share
8.7.1.1 North America
8.7.1.2 Europe
8.7.1.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.1.4 Latin America
8.7.1.5 Middle East and Africa
9 Regional Analysis
9.1 North America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.1.3 Breakup by Country
9.1.3.1 United States of America
9.1.3.2 Canada
9.2 Europe
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.2.3 Breakup by Country
9.2.3.1 United Kingdom
9.2.3.2 Germany
9.2.3.3 France
9.2.3.4 Italy
9.2.3.5 Others
9.3 Asia Pacific
9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.3.3 Breakup by Country
9.3.3.1 China
9.3.3.2 Japan
9.3.3.3 India
9.3.3.4 ASEAN
9.3.3.5 Australia
9.3.3.6 Others
9.4 Latin America
9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.4.3 Breakup by Country
9.4.3.1 Brazil
9.4.3.2 Argentina
9.4.3.3 Mexico
9.4.3.4 Others
9.5 Middle East and Africa
9.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.5.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.5.3 Breakup by Country
9.5.3.1 Saudi Arabia
9.5.3.2 United Arab Emirates
9.5.3.3 Nigeria
9.5.3.4 South Africa
9.5.3.5 Others
10 Market Dynamics
10.1 SWOT Analysis
10.1.1 Strengths
10.1.2 Weaknesses
10.1.3 Opportunities
10.1.4 Threats
10.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
10.2.1 Supplier’s Power
10.2.2 Buyer’s Power
10.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
10.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
10.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
10.3 Key Indicators for Demand
10.4 Key Indicators for Price
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code: 4705)
12.1 Major Importing Countries
12.1.1 By Volume
12.1.2 By Value
12.2 Major Exporting Countries
12.2.1 By Volume
12.2.2 By Value
13 Price Analysis
13.1 North America Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
13.2 Europe Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
13.3 Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
13.4 Latin America Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
13.5 Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
14 Manufacturing Process
14.1 Overview
14.2 Detailed Process Flow
14.3 Operations Involved
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Södra
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Suzano S.A.
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 Empresas CMPC SA
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL)
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Metsä Group
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 UPM-Kymmene Corporation
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 Georgia-Pacific LLC
15.2.8.1 Company Overview
15.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.8.4 Certifications
15.2.9 Others
16 Industry Events and Developments

Companies Mentioned

  • Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.
  • Södra
  • Suzano S.A.
  • Empresas CMPC SA
  • Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL)
  • Metsä Group
  • UPM-Kymmene Corporation
  • Georgia-Pacific LLC

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