Mexico Wood Pulp Market

Mexico Wood Pulp Market Overview:

The Mexico wood pulp market size reached USD 2.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.78% during 2025-2033. The rising demand from the packaging and tissue paper industries, increasing exports of paper-based products, expanding e-commerce sector, growing environmental concerns driving sustainable alternatives, and steady investments in pulp production capacity are supporting the growth of the market in Mexico.

Mexico Wood Pulp Market Trends:

Expansion of Packaging and Corrugated Paper Demand

The rapid expansion of e-commerce and evolving consumer preferences toward environmentally responsible packaging are driving increased demand for wood pulp in Mexico. According to an industry report, Mexico's e-commerce market is projected to reach USD 176.6 Billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 14.5% during 2025–2033. This sustained growth is creating robust demand for corrugated boxes, protective fillers, molded fiber trays, and other pulp-based packaging materials. As online retail channels expand their footprint across urban and semi-urban areas, the need for efficient, recyclable, and durable packaging solutions is increasing, which is positively impacting Mexico wood pulp market outlook. In addition to this, global buyers seeking environmentally responsible sourcing have encouraged local pulp producers to improve quality and sustainability standards. Additionally, new packaging formats, including molded fiber trays and corrugated shipping boxes—require high-performance pulp grades, fueling investment in advanced processing technologies. Infrastructure development in industrial hubs such as Nuevo León and Jalisco also supports this trend, with regional producers expanding operations to cater to surging local and export packaging needs.

Growth in Tissue and Hygiene Product Manufacturing

Consumer demand for tissue and hygiene products, including toilet paper, facial tissues, and sanitary items, is steadily rising in Mexico, creating favorable prospects for the Mexico wood pulp market growth. This upward trend is driven by increasing disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, and heightened public health awareness. According to industry reports, the urban population in Mexico reached 81.58% of the total population in 2023, reinforcing a shift toward modern retail formats and higher consumption of personal care products. As urban dwellers prioritize hygiene and convenience, the demand for tissue-based products has expanded across households, offices, hospitality, and healthcare institutions. The wood pulp remains the essential raw material in tissue production, and its consumption in Mexico is scaling in tandem with this demand. Central and southern Mexico, where sanitation programs are being actively implemented, are seeing an uptick in pulp usage as new manufacturing hubs emerge. The integration of recycled and virgin pulp in production is also gaining momentum as manufacturers strive to reduce operational costs while maintaining product quality. With Mexico’s trade relationships in North and Latin America, tissue producers are increasingly sourcing pulp locally to enhance supply chain efficiency and competitiveness in export markets. These developments are further expanding the Mexico wood pulp market share.

Mexico Wood Pulp Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, grade, and end use industry.

Type Insights:

• Hardwood
• Softwood

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes hardwood and softwood.

Grade Insights:

• Mechanical
• Chemical
• Semi-Chemical
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the grade have also been provided in the report. This includes mechanical, chemical, semi-chemical, and others.

End Use Industry Insights:

• Packaging
  • Food and Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Personal Care and Cosmetics
  • Automotive
  • Others
• Paper
  • Newspaper
  • Books and Magazines
  • Tissues
  • Others
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry. This includes packaging (food and beverages, pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetics, automotive, and others), paper (newspaper, books and magazines, tissues, and others), and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Mexico 
• Central Mexico 
• Southern Mexico 
• Others 

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Mexico, Central Mexico, Southern Mexico and others. 

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Mexico Wood Pulp Market News:

• ​On January 27, 2025, Balaji JMC Paper Mill, a subsidiary of JMC Paper Tech Private Limited, has inaugurated a 200 TPD Kraft test liner in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, marking the first-ever Indian paper mill in the region. This cutting-edge mill will create test liner paper that is 100% recycled. It has an effluent treatment plant, enhanced stock preparation, and sophisticated automation to guarantee accuracy and efficiency. More than 200 direct jobs and 1,000 indirect opportunities are expected to be created by the USD 60 Million investment, with plans to invest USD 200 Million across Mexico over the following five years.

Mexico Wood Pulp Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Mexico wood pulp market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico wood pulp market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico wood pulp market on the basis of grade?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico wood pulp market on the basis of end use industry?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico wood pulp market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Mexico wood pulp market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Mexico wood pulp market?
• What is the structure of the Mexico wood pulp market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Mexico wood pulp market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Mexico wood pulp market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Mexico wood pulp market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Mexico wood pulp industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.