South America BIG Supplier of Pulp

In the past several years, South America has moved into a position of being a major worldwide source of supply for pulp. The region has low cost fiber, as well as advanced research and development laboratories for plant genetics and seed development. Brazil in particular has moved into the forefront as a supplier of pulp. Projections indicate 5 of the top 10 market pulp producers will be located in South America. In 1986, Brazil produced 3.9million tons of pulp; by 2006 this figure grew to more than 11million tons.