# Global Non-wood semi-chemical pulp Market 2026

> World exports of non-wood semi-chemical pulp (HS 470693) reached $205.2 million in 2024, 29% more than in 2019. The Philippines was the largest exporter with 37% of the world total, and Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/non-wood-semi-chemical-pulp-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 205.2 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Semi-chemical pulp of fibrous cellulosic material other than bamboo, wood, cotton linters and recovered paper.

Segments: Straw semi-chemical pulp, Bagasse semi-chemical pulp, Reed semi-chemical pulp, Corrugating medium pulp.

Typical buyers: Paper mills, Packaging paper makers, Specialty paper makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of non-wood semi-chemical pulp (HS 470693) were worth $205.2 million in 2024. | 205.2 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 29% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($159.2 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +29 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| The Philippines was the largest exporter in 2024, with 37% of world exports ($76.4 million). | 37 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, the Philippines, Indonesia and Sweden, shipped 76% of world exports in 2024. | 76 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Saudi Arabia was the largest importer in 2024, buying $87.8 million, or 43% of world imports. | 43 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 14 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 14 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $1.10 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 1.10 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 187.2 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 187.2 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 97% from 2019 to 2024. | +97 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 29% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 97% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 76.4 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 61.9 |
| 3 | Sweden | 17.8 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 6.5 |
| 5 | China | 5.9 |
| 6 | United States | 5.4 |
| 7 | Austria | 4.5 |
| 8 | Finland | 3.8 |
| 9 | South Africa | 3.7 |
| 10 | Germany | 3.5 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 87.8 |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 30.8 |
| 3 | Germany | 22.2 |
| 4 | Japan | 16.1 |
| 5 | Austria | 6.6 |
| 6 | India | 6.4 |
| 7 | Indonesia | 4.8 |
| 8 | China | 3.9 |
| 9 | France | 3.8 |
| 10 | Italy | 3.0 |

## World exports of HS 470693, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 102.2 |
| 2018 | 153.6 |
| 2019 | 159.2 |
| 2020 | 181.8 |
| 2021 | 241.6 |
| 2022 | 241.0 |
| 2023 | 243.1 |
| 2024 | 205.2 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global non-wood semi-chemical pulp market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 470693 reached $205.2 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most non-wood semi-chemical pulp?

The Philippines led world exports in 2024 with 37% of the total, followed by Indonesia, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

### Which countries import the most non-wood semi-chemical pulp?

Saudi Arabia was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.

### Is world trade in non-wood semi-chemical pulp growing?

World exports were 29% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of non-wood semi-chemical pulp?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $1.10 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Non-wood semi-chemical pulp Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/non-wood-semi-chemical-pulp-market/