Bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood) was worth $167.4 million in 2024, about 115.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167.4M | 115.4K t |
| 2023 | $174.9M | 140.8K t |
| 2022 | $218.9M | 174.8K t |
| 2021 | $197.8M | 178.7K t |
| 2020 | $161.7M | 163.1K t |
| 2019 | $159.3M | 149.9K t |
| 2018 | $230.5M | 220.8K t |
| 2017 | $186.3M | 192.2K t |
Top bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 67% of world exports, followed by Chile and Brazil. The top three supply 80% between them, out of 53 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $112.0M | 67% |
| Chile | $11.8M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $10.2M | 6.1% |
| United States | $8.1M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $3.9M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $2.8M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.4% |
| Luxembourg | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Australia (8%), Taiwan (8%) and Italy (7%). 117 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $13.5M | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $13.2M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $12.3M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $11.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $10.5M | 6.3% |
| France | $10.4M | 6.2% |
| China | $10.2M | 6.1% |
| Austria | $8.0M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $5.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $5.5M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $4.7M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $4.03 per kg and Chile $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4704.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood. HS 4704 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood)?
Germany exported $112.0 million in 2024, 67% of the world total, followed by Chile (7%) and Brazil (6%). In all, 53 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood)?
Australia imported $13.5 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood)?
It was worth $167.4 million in 2024, about 115.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $230.5 million. 53 countries reported exports and 117 reported imports.
What is the average price of bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $4.03 per kg and Chile $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached sulfite pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4704.29, in chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4704 page.
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