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Wood Pulp
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Wood Pulp Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Wood pulp is made when cellulose fibers are separated from impurities in wood or other materials, such as used or recycled rags, scrap paper, and straw. Wood pulp is often used to produce products like paper, tissue and paperboard. Integrated and dedicated pulp mills generally supply wood pulp, while common buyers include paper and paperboard mills in addition to manufacturers of office stationery and sanitary paper products.
This Report Includes:
- Mechanical Wood Pulp
- Sulphate Wood Pulp
- Sulfite Wood Pulp
Not in this Report:
- Wastepaper Pulp
- Miscellaneous Scrap Pulp
Global Wood Pulp Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Wood Pulp market.
Warning Trends
Tariffs to negatively impact building and construction components and supplies sector
- The Trump Administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which impose higher tariffs on all products imported from most foreign nations, are set to take effect on August 7, after the rates were finalized on August 1. As a result, most construction material import sources face higher tariffs, including Mexico (25.0%), Canada (35.0%), Turkiye (15.0%), and China (54.0%).
- According to Realtor.com, about 70.0% of the softwood lumber and drywall gypsum (used for drywall) used in residential construction is imported from Canada and Mexico, respectively. According to the New York Times, drywall prices could rise by 22.0%. Other products like wood utility poles, medium-density fiberboard, particleboard, plywood, wood veneers, and wood pulp will also see higher prices as a result.
- The Yale Budget Lab estimates that construction inputs like cement could see a 3.5% increase in price with higher tariffs on imports. Turkiye, Canada, and Mexico, which account for over 65.0% of US imports, face tariff rates of 10.0%, 25.0%, and 25.0%, respectively.
- Specific steel and aluminum tariffs of 50.0% on all US imports are also negatively affecting buyers of building and construction components and supplies like sheet metal, automatic sliding doors, garage doors, ladders, posts and bollards, and more. In 2024, 23.0% of all steel used in the United States was imported from foreign countries such as Canada and Mexico.
- US manufacturers reliant on imported plastic resins from countries like China will not be impacted by tariffs as key resins, like polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET, will be exempt from the reciprocal tariffs. Other construction components and supplies that are compliant with the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement will be exempt from tariffs.
Global Wood Pulp Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 200 |
| #2 Africa & Middle East | 130 |
| #3 Europe | 125 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Wood Pulp
United States
2026 Market Pricing$590.00 to $X,XXX.XX
per tonAverage Price
Prices in the Wood Pulp market range from $590.00 to $X,XXX.XX, depending on Type of Input Materials, Grade of Pulp, Manufacturing Method and Brightness. For example, lower prices are associated with Hardwood, whereas higher prices are associated with Softwood.
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Wood Pulp Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Wood Pulp market, prices in the US have declined -0.4% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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United States (2025-2028)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Wood Pulp
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Wood Pulp market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs.
Negotiated Before
Transportation
Billed During
Storage
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.9 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Switching Costs. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Wood Producers & Sawmills
- Plastic & Resin Manufacturers
- Electric Power Transmission Companies
- Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers
- Inorganic Chemical Manufacturers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Loggers
- Petrochemical Manufacturers
- Transmission Line Construction Companies
Biggest Wood Pulp Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Wood Pulp vendors by revenue in the US are Empresas Copec SA, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. and International Paper Company. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper Company | Global | MEMPHIS | >10,000 | 25+ | ||||
| Domtar Corp | FORT MILL, SC | 1,001-10,000 | 25+ | |||||
| Suzano S.A. | Global | Sao Paulo, BR | >10,001 | 5-10 | ||||
| West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. | International | VANCOUVER, CA | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited | Global | Hong Kong, CN | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Westrock Co | Global | ATLANTA, GA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Canfor Corporation | Global | Vancouver, CA | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Sappi Limited | Global | Johannesburg, ZA | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Georgia-Pacific Llc | Global | Atlanta, GA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Wood Pulp market is 4.4% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is stagnating, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Market share concentration is high since wood pulp manufacturing requires extensive resources that mainly large companies can provide. Consequently, buyers have fewer vendors to source from, squeezing demand and putting upward pressure on prices.
Supply chain risk in the market is high, due to the fluctuating cost and availability of upstream raw materials, presenting an elevated risk of supply disruptions for buyers. This risk has been exacerbated by the introduction of tariffs as key inputs such as lumber and treatment chemicals are commonly imported and may now face sudden price increases or reductions in availability as foreign suppliers reassess the viability of selling to buyers in the United States.
Vendors face moderate risk of bankruptcy due to a dichotomy between substantial investments and long contract durations, which results in some risk being passed on to buyers in the form of higher pricing.
The United States is a net importer of wood pulp, meaning it imports more wood pulp than it exports. This increases competition in the market, contributing to lower prices, but increases the risk of supply chain disruptions for buyers in the United States.
Supplier Information
Domtar Corp
Domtar Corp is a public company operating in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp, printing & writing paper, coated paper and newsprint & offset papers. The company is currently headquartered in FORT MILL, South Carolina, United States of America with an estimated 6300 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
International Paper Company
International Paper Co. /NEW/ is a global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products. It organizes its business into two segments: Industrial Packaging, which manufactures linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled medium, and saturating kraft; and Global Cellulose Fibers, which includes a Subscribe to learn more
Suzano S.A.
Suzano S.A. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp. Founded in 2011, the company is currently headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil with an estimated employee count of over 10,000. Subscribe to learn more
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a public company operating internationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp, medium density fiberboard, engineered wood products and newsprint & offset papers. Founded in 1966, the company is currently headquartered in VANCOUVER, Canada Subscribe to learn more
Canfor Corporation
Canfor Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp. Founded in 1938, the company is currently headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with an estimated 6380 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Empresas Copec SA
Empresas Copec SA is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp, particleboard and medium density fiberboard. Founded in 1934, the company is currently headquartered in Las Condes, Santiago, Chile with an estimated 34545 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Georgia-Pacific Llc
Georgia-Pacific Llc is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp, plywood, particleboard, medium density fiberboard, engineered wood products. Founded in 1927, the company is currently headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp and coated paper. Founded in 2019, the company is currently headquartered in Hong Kong, China with an estimated employee count of over 10,000. Subscribe to learn more
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wood pulp, synthetic fibers, newsprint & offset papers and industrial absorbents. Founded in 1926, the company is currently headquartered in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, United States... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Wood Pulp Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Number of Errors and On-Time Delivery (OTD). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Shipping and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Number of Errors |
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Number of broken containers Damaged pulp |
Broken containers can cause leaks which can damage pulp or other shipments. Broken containers and damaged pulp may warrant returns, which will delay a buyer's operations. |
| On-Time Delivery (OTD) |
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Estimated shipment date Actual shipment date |
Most wood pulp orders require shipping. Delayed orders can interrupt a buyer's operations. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Supply Chain Risk
From where do you source your primary raw materials, including wood, chemicals, additives and resins?
Have you ever experienced supply chain disruptions that resulted in diminished supplies?
Logistics
What agreements, if any, do you have with third-party logistics companies to ensure prompt and efficient product delivery?
What is your delivery schedule, and can buyers in supply agreements develop custom delivery schedules?
Experience and Expertise
How long have you operated in the wood pulp market? How does this experience benefit the quality of your products?
How are transportation costs factored into wood pulp prices? Is there a potential for extra expenses such as fuel surcharges?
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Wood Pulp RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should disclose the size and location of their business.
Buyers should provide a detailed description of the types of products they offer.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should specify the type of wood species (softwood or hardwood) they prefer for their wood pulp purchase.
Buyers should indicate the production process they require from proposed wood pulp.
Project Budget
Buyers should disclose their total budget for wood pulp purchases.
Buyers should specify their preferred payment method and schedule.
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