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Global wood pulp production reached million metric tons in 2024, down from *** million metric tons in the previous year. Despite this recent dip, the industry has shown significant growth over the past two decades, with production levels in 2024 surpassing those of 2000 by approximately percent.

Regional production of wood pulp

The American continent dominated the global wood pulp market, accounting for percent of total production in 2023. Asia followed as the second-largest producer, contributing ** percent to the global output. This regional distribution highlights the concentration of resources and manufacturing capabilities in these areas, shaping the industry's landscape. The United States alone boasted a total capacity of **** million metric tons for wood pulp production in 2023, with nearly **** million metric tons dedicated to market pulp for external paper manufacturers.

Fiber types and pulp for paper

The use of recovered fibers for wood pulp exceeded that of virgin ones in 2023. This trend, alongside the production of *** billion metric tons of recovered paper in 2023, demonstrated the industry's growing commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. 
Considering pulp production for paper, chemical pulp was the most common pulping process, reaching around ** percent of the pulp for paper. Mechanical and semi-chemical pulp accounted for nearly ** million metric tons.