According to data from the Brazilian Forest Industry Association (Ib á), Brazil’s pulp production increased by 2.6% in the first quarter of 2023, while exports increased by 12.9% compared to the same period in 2022.

The forestry sector remains committed to providing environmentally friendly products to Brazil and the world, “said Jos é Carlos da Fonseca Jr., Executive Director of Ib á The progress in pulp production is an example of this commitment. Several biological products have been derived from raw materials, from the most famous paper packaging, books, diapers, wipes, and toilet paper, to textiles, drugs, food, cosmetics, etc. in daily life. This is closely related to the current demand in foreign markets and how the Brazilian forestry department successfully meets these needs

China remains the main destination for pulp exports produced by Brazil, with a trade volume of 962.9 million US dollars in the first three months of 2023, an increase of 38.2% compared to the same period in 2022. In terms of paper, Latin America remains Brazil’s main buyer, with exports totaling $395 million.

In the first quarter of 2023, Brazil’s pulp production reached 6.1 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.6%. During the same period, the production of paper reached 2.7 million tons, including 1.5 million tons of packaging paper and 349000 tons of household paper products, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%.