Global and China Dissolving Pulp Industry Report, 2011-2012

Global and China Dissolving Pulp Industry Report, 2011-2012 Dissolving pulp is a pulp that has a high cellulose content (>90%), with downstream demand mainly from viscose fibers. Global dissolving pulp capacity in 2011 was approximately 5. 4 million tons,... More

Global and China Dissolving Pulp Industry Report, 2011-2012 Dissolving pulp is a pulp that has a high cellulose content (>90%), with downstream demand mainly from viscose fibers. Global dissolving pulp capacity in 2011 was approximately 5. 4 million tons, primarily concentrated in North America, South Africa, Brazil and other regions with rich forest resources. The worldwide leading manufacturers include Sappi, Birla, Sateri, Rayonier, Buckeye and Lenzing mainly concerning production of dissolving wood pulp, altogether accounting for about 60% of the world’s total capacity of dissolving pulp in 2011. In the context of increased demand and skyrocketing price of dissolving pulp during 20102011, global major producers successively planned to raise production capacity, with growth expected to outnumber 2 million tons by 2016. However, considering strict environmental policies abroad as well as the higher density of China’s textile industry, the new capacity layout begins to favor China Less