Key Market Indicators
Demand for pulp is projected to continue growing between 2021 and 2026. Pulp imports are estimated to increase by 4.4% each year, rising from 241 metric tons in 2021 to 318 metric tons in 2026. This represents a 58.6% increase since 1997. The United States, Germany, and Italy held the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in this ranking. Meanwhile, pulp export is set to decrease by an average of 14.4% each year, dropping from 43 metric tons in 2021 to 17 metric tons in 2026. In 2021, the country ranked 98th in this ranking, with Fiji overtaking at 43 metric tons. Canada, the United States, and Chile held the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.