Market Overview:
The global softwood pulp market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the softwood pulp market can be attributed to the increasing demand for softwood pulp from various end-use industries, such as food packaging, personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceutical industry, and others. In terms of type, the bleached softwood pulp segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR than the unbleached softwood pulp segment during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to factors such as rising demand for high-quality paper products and increasing environmental concerns regarding chlorine dioxide emissions from unbleached pulps mills.
Product Definition:
Softwood Pulp is a type of pulp that is made from softwoods, such as pine and spruce. It is used in the manufacture of paper products, such as newspapers and magazines. Softwood Pulp is important because it is strong and durable, making it ideal for use in paper products that need to withstand frequent handling.
Bleached Softwood Pulp:
Bleached softwood pulp (BSWP) is a by-product of the wood processing industry. It is a low-cost, high strength fiber that can be used to manufacture various products including furniture, flooring, and packaging materials. The product has excellent mechanical properties such as tensile strength & durability along with less water absorption than its counterparts which makes it suitable for use in end-use industries like construction and automotive industries.
Unbleached Softwood Pulp:
Unbleached softwood pulp is the by-product of the paper making process, which is made from wood that has been processed at a chemical and mechanical level. Unbleached softwood pulp (USP) contains around 70% water, along with fibers of cellulose in an amorphous form. It can be used as a substitute for hardwood pulps in various applications such as cigarette filter papers and writing or printing papers among others.
Application Insights:
The food packaging application segment led the global softwood pulp market in 2017 and is projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. The product offers various benefits including high-quality print, smooth surface finish, enhanced shelf life and brightness of colors on packaging products. It is also used for making corrugated boxes as well as paper cups which are widely used in the food industry for packing fruits, vegetables and other foods.
Softwood pulp is largely preferred by manufacturers of facial tissue papers owing to its high absorbency property along with low cost which makes it affordable compared to other materials such as cotton or wood cellulose fibers. These factors are expected to drive demand from major players operating in the tissue paper manufacturing space globally over the coming years.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth of this region can be attributed to rising product demand from emerging economies, such as China and India. Factors such as increasing population, rapid urbanization coupled with growing disposable income are anticipated to drive product demand in these countries.
China is one of the largest producers and consumers of softwood pulp globally owing to easy availability of raw materials at low cost along with a large-scale production base located within its borders. Bleached softwood pulp accounted for more than 80% share in Chinese market while unbleached accounted for 20%. Increasing consumption from packaging application segment due to rising consumer preference for natural products is projecteded responsible for driving regional growth over next eight years.
North America emerged as second-largest regional market after Asia Pacific owing to high consumption levels coupled with presence of major manufacturers like International Paper; Georgia-Pacific; AbitibiBowater Inc.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from paper and packaging industries: The Softwood Pulp market is primarily driven by the increasing demand from the paper and packaging industries. This is because softwood pulp has high strength, stiffness, and low density which makes it an ideal material for manufacturing various types of papers and packaging products.
- Growing population and rising disposable income: The global population is growing at a rapid pace which in turn is fueling the demand for various types of papers such as printing, writing, newsprint, etc. Furthermore, with the rise in disposable income levels across developing countries, there is a surge in demand for premium quality paper products such as tissue papers, cartons/boxes/cases), etc.
- Stringent environmental regulations: Governments across different regions are implementing stringent environmental regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This has resulted in an increase in adoption of softwood pulp substitutes such as recycled fiber content or bamboo pulp among manufacturers thereby driving the growth of Softwood Pulp market over the forecast period.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Softwood Pulp Market Research Report
By Type
Bleached Softwood Pulp, Unbleached Softwood Pulp
By Application
Food Packaging, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Others
By Companies
Canfor Corp., Klabin SA, WestRock Company, BillerudKorsnäs AB, Clearwater Paper Corp., Oji Paper Co.,Ltd., Tembec Inc., Nanaimo Forest Products Ltd, Mercer International, VERSO CORPORATION, Canfor Corp.
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
243
Number of Tables & Figures
171
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Softwood Pulp Market Report Segments:
The global Softwood Pulp market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Bleached Softwood Pulp, Unbleached Softwood Pulp
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Food Packaging, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Canfor Corp.
- Klabin SA
- WestRock Company
- BillerudKorsnäs AB
- Clearwater Paper Corp.
- Oji Paper Co.,Ltd.
- Tembec Inc.
- Nanaimo Forest Products Ltd
- Mercer International
- VERSO CORPORATION
- Canfor Corp.
Highlights of The Softwood Pulp Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Bleached Softwood Pulp
- Unbleached Softwood Pulp
- By Application:
- Food Packaging
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Softwood Pulp Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Softwood pulp is the wood fiber that has been removed from a hardwood tree by sawing, grinding, or other processing.
Some of the key players operating in the softwood pulp market are Canfor Corp., Klabin SA, WestRock Company, BillerudKorsn¤s AB, Clearwater Paper Corp., Oji Paper Co.,Ltd., Tembec Inc., Nanaimo Forest Products Ltd, Mercer International, VERSO CORPORATION, Canfor Corp..
The softwood pulp market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Softwood Pulp Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Softwood Pulp Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Softwood Pulp Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Softwood Pulp Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Softwood Pulp Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Softwood Pulp Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Softwood Pulp Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Softwood Pulp Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Bleached Softwood Pulp
5.2.2 Unbleached Softwood Pulp
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Softwood Pulp Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Food Packaging
6.2.2 Personal Care & Cosmetics
6.2.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Softwood Pulp Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Softwood Pulp Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Bleached Softwood Pulp
9.6.2 Unbleached Softwood Pulp
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Food Packaging
9.10.2 Personal Care & Cosmetics
9.10.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Softwood Pulp Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Bleached Softwood Pulp
10.6.2 Unbleached Softwood Pulp
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Food Packaging
10.10.2 Personal Care & Cosmetics
10.10.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Softwood Pulp Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Bleached Softwood Pulp
11.6.2 Unbleached Softwood Pulp
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Food Packaging
11.10.2 Personal Care & Cosmetics
11.10.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Softwood Pulp Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Bleached Softwood Pulp
12.6.2 Unbleached Softwood Pulp
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Food Packaging
12.10.2 Personal Care & Cosmetics
12.10.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Softwood Pulp Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Bleached Softwood Pulp
13.6.2 Unbleached Softwood Pulp
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Softwood Pulp Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Food Packaging
13.10.2 Personal Care & Cosmetics
13.10.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Softwood Pulp Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Softwood Pulp Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Canfor Corp.
14.3.2 Klabin SA
14.3.3 WestRock Company
14.3.4 BillerudKorsnäs AB
14.3.5 Clearwater Paper Corp.
14.3.6 Oji Paper Co.,Ltd.
14.3.7 Tembec Inc.
14.3.8 Nanaimo Forest Products Ltd
14.3.9 Mercer International
14.3.10 VERSO CORPORATION
14.3.11 Canfor Corp.
