Key Market Indicators
Saudi Arabia's pulp exports are forecast to decline by 42.7% on average year-on-year from 2021 to 2026, falling from 185 metric tons in 2021 to just 12 metric tons in 2026. This decline follows a similar 37.7% contraction since 1998. In 2021, the country was ranked 77th for exports, with Egypt overtaking it with 185 metric tons. Canada, the United States and Chile ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively. Saudi Arabia's pulp imports are set to grow by 1.8% on average year-on-year from 2021 to 2026, rising from 232,770 metric tons in 2021 to 260,560 metric tons in 2026. This growth follows a 1.8% increase since 1997. In 2021, the country was ranked 32nd for imports, with the Czech Republic overtaking it with 232,770 metric tons. The United States, Germany and Italy ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively.
