Current and future markets of dissolving pulp in China and other countries

Abstract

As a purified form of cellulosic fiber, dissolving pulp is an important starting material for many value-added cellulose products. Dissolving pulp is mainly produced by either the pre-hydrolysis kraft (PHK) process or the acid sulfite (AS) process. The dissolving pulp market has been booming in many developing countries in recent years. As one of the biggest producers of dissolving pulp in the world, China is also importing a large amount of dissolving pulp from other countries. It is expected that the production capacity of dissolving pulp in China will increase significantly in the near future.