Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Bleached
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Bleached: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Bleached
- 1.3.3 Unbleached
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Source
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Source: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 North
- 1.4.3 South
- 1.5 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 Commercial Paper
- 1.5.3 Household Paper
- 1.5.4 Industrial Paper
- 1.6 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Size & Forecast
- 1.6.1 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.6.2 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.6.3 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Average Price (2021-2032)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 Stora Enso (Finland)
- 2.1.1 Stora Enso (Finland) Details
- 2.1.2 Stora Enso (Finland) Major Business
- 2.1.3 Stora Enso (Finland) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.1.4 Stora Enso (Finland) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.1.5 Stora Enso (Finland) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 Södra (Sweden)
- 2.2.1 Södra (Sweden) Details
- 2.2.2 Södra (Sweden) Major Business
- 2.2.3 Södra (Sweden) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.2.4 Södra (Sweden) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.2.5 Södra (Sweden) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Billerud (Sweden)
- 2.3.1 Billerud (Sweden) Details
- 2.3.2 Billerud (Sweden) Major Business
- 2.3.3 Billerud (Sweden) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Billerud (Sweden) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.3.5 Billerud (Sweden) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.4 Mercer International (Canada)
- 2.4.1 Mercer International (Canada) Details
- 2.4.2 Mercer International (Canada) Major Business
- 2.4.3 Mercer International (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Mercer International (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.4.5 Mercer International (Canada) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 Canfor Pulp (Canada)
- 2.5.1 Canfor Pulp (Canada) Details
- 2.5.2 Canfor Pulp (Canada) Major Business
- 2.5.3 Canfor Pulp (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.5.4 Canfor Pulp (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.5.5 Canfor Pulp (Canada) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.6 West Fraser (Canada)
- 2.6.1 West Fraser (Canada) Details
- 2.6.2 West Fraser (Canada) Major Business
- 2.6.3 West Fraser (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.6.4 West Fraser (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.6.5 West Fraser (Canada) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.7 Kruger (Canada)
- 2.7.1 Kruger (Canada) Details
- 2.7.2 Kruger (Canada) Major Business
- 2.7.3 Kruger (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.7.4 Kruger (Canada) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.7.5 Kruger (Canada) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.8 Domtar (USA)
- 2.8.1 Domtar (USA) Details
- 2.8.2 Domtar (USA) Major Business
- 2.8.3 Domtar (USA) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.8.4 Domtar (USA) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.8.5 Domtar (USA) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.9 Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA)
- 2.9.1 Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA) Details
- 2.9.2 Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA) Major Business
- 2.9.3 Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.9.4 Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.9.5 Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.10 Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA)
- 2.10.1 Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA) Details
- 2.10.2 Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA) Major Business
- 2.10.3 Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.10.4 Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.10.5 Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.11 Arauco (Chile)
- 2.11.1 Arauco (Chile) Details
- 2.11.2 Arauco (Chile) Major Business
- 2.11.3 Arauco (Chile) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.11.4 Arauco (Chile) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.11.5 Arauco (Chile) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.12 CMPC Pulp (Chile)
- 2.12.1 CMPC Pulp (Chile) Details
- 2.12.2 CMPC Pulp (Chile) Major Business
- 2.12.3 CMPC Pulp (Chile) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.12.4 CMPC Pulp (Chile) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.12.5 CMPC Pulp (Chile) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.13 Klabin (Brazil)
- 2.13.1 Klabin (Brazil) Details
- 2.13.2 Klabin (Brazil) Major Business
- 2.13.3 Klabin (Brazil) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.13.4 Klabin (Brazil) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.13.5 Klabin (Brazil) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.14 Mondi (UK)
- 2.14.1 Mondi (UK) Details
- 2.14.2 Mondi (UK) Major Business
- 2.14.3 Mondi (UK) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.14.4 Mondi (UK) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.14.5 Mondi (UK) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.15 MM Group (Austria)
- 2.15.1 MM Group (Austria) Details
- 2.15.2 MM Group (Austria) Major Business
- 2.15.3 MM Group (Austria) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.15.4 MM Group (Austria) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.15.5 MM Group (Austria) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.16 Sweden Timber Group (Sweden)
- 2.16.1 Sweden Timber Group (Sweden) Details
- 2.16.2 Sweden Timber Group (Sweden) Major Business
- 2.16.3 Sweden Timber Group (Sweden) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.16.4 Sweden Timber Group (Sweden) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.16.5 Sweden Timber Group (Sweden) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.17 Yueyang Forest & Paper(China)
- 2.17.1 Yueyang Forest & Paper(China) Details
- 2.17.2 Yueyang Forest & Paper(China) Major Business
- 2.17.3 Yueyang Forest & Paper(China) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.17.4 Yueyang Forest & Paper(China) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.17.5 Yueyang Forest & Paper(China) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.18 Yunnan Yunjinglin Paper(China)
- 2.18.1 Yunnan Yunjinglin Paper(China) Details
- 2.18.2 Yunnan Yunjinglin Paper(China) Major Business
- 2.18.3 Yunnan Yunjinglin Paper(China) Kraft Softwood Pulp Product and Services
- 2.18.4 Yunnan Yunjinglin Paper(China) Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.18.5 Yunnan Yunjinglin Paper(China) Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: Kraft Softwood Pulp by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Kraft Softwood Pulp by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Kraft Softwood Pulp Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Kraft Softwood Pulp Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.5 Kraft Softwood Pulp Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Kraft Softwood Pulp Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Kraft Softwood Pulp Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Kraft Softwood Pulp Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.2 North America Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Europe Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.5 South America Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value (2021-2032)
5 Market Segment by Bleached
- 5.1 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Bleached (2021-2032)
- 5.2 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Bleached (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Average Price by Bleached (2021-2032)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global Kraft Softwood Pulp Average Price by Application (2021-2032)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Bleached (2021-2032)
- 7.2 North America Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 North America Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Bleached (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Europe Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Bleached (2021-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Bleached (2021-2032)
- 10.2 South America Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 10.3 South America Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Bleached (2021-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Kraft Softwood Pulp Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Kraft Softwood Pulp Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Drivers
- 12.2 Kraft Softwood Pulp Market Restraints
- 12.3 Kraft Softwood Pulp Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of Kraft Softwood Pulp and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Kraft Softwood Pulp
- 13.3 Kraft Softwood Pulp Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 Kraft Softwood Pulp Typical Distributors
- 14.3 Kraft Softwood Pulp Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Kraft Softwood Pulp market size was valued at US$ 3649 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 4904 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.3% during review period.
In 2025, global kraft softwood pulp production reached approximately 5293 kilotons, the average price is 670 usd/ton. Kraft softwood pulp pulp refers to pulp made from softwoods (such as pine, fir, and cedar) using the sulfate process.
The gross profit margin for kraft softwood pulp is around 22%.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Kraft Softwood Pulp market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Bleached and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Kraft Softwood Pulp market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Kraft Softwood Pulp market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Kraft Softwood Pulp market size and forecasts, by Bleached and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Kraft Softwood Pulp market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Kraft Softwood Pulp
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Kraft Softwood Pulp market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Stora Enso (Finland), Södra (Sweden), Billerud (Sweden), Mercer International (Canada), Canfor Pulp (Canada), West Fraser (Canada), Kruger (Canada), Domtar (USA), Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA), Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Kraft Softwood Pulp market is split by Bleached and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Bleached, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Bleached
Bleached
Unbleached
Market segment by Source
North
South
Market segment by Application
Commercial Paper
Household Paper
Industrial Paper
Major players covered
Stora Enso (Finland)
Södra (Sweden)
Billerud (Sweden)
Mercer International (Canada)
Canfor Pulp (Canada)
West Fraser (Canada)
Kruger (Canada)
Domtar (USA)
Global Cellulose Fibers, GCF (USA)
Georgia-Pacific Cellulose (USA)
Arauco (Chile)
CMPC Pulp (Chile)
Klabin (Brazil)
Mondi (UK)
MM Group (Austria)
Sweden Timber Group (Sweden)
Yueyang Forest & Paper(China)
Yunnan Yunjinglin Paper(China)
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Kraft Softwood Pulp product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Kraft Softwood Pulp, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Kraft Softwood Pulp from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Kraft Softwood Pulp competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Kraft Softwood Pulp breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Bleached and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Bleached, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Kraft Softwood Pulp market forecast, by regions, by Bleached, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Kraft Softwood Pulp.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Kraft Softwood Pulp sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.