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Over Time

Wood Pulp Volume (t)

2015

9.9M

2022

Wood Pulp deforestation exposure (ha)

2015

450k

2022

Exporting Companies

3 companies
are exposed to

100% of Deforestation

of Indonesia wood pulp exports

top 3 Companies
By deforestation exposure (2022)
ROYAL GOLDEN EAGLE / TANOTO
270k ha
SINAR MAS
170k
MARUBENI
4.5k

Hotspots

10% of Regions
account for

55% of Deforestation

of Indonesia wood pulp production

top 5 Regions
By deforestation exposure (2022)
PT SUMATERA RIANG LESTARI (RIAU)
58k ha
PT RIAU ANDALAN PULP & PAPER
49k
PT FAJAR SURYA SWADAYA
32k
PT WIRA KARYA SAKTI
25k
PT ADINDO HUTANI LESTARI
25k
OTHER Regions
260k

Importing Countries

5 countries
are exposed to

99% of Deforestation

of Indonesia wood pulp imports

top 5 Importing Countries
By deforestation exposure (2022)
PROCESSED DOMESTICALLY
180k ha
MALAYSIA
140k
SINGAPORE
66k
CHINA (HONG KONG)
38k
MACAO
19k
OTHER Importing Countries
6.5k

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Wood chip factory on Mahakam riverbank with conveyor and stockpile, Indonesia

Deforestation surge ends a decade of progress for Indonesia’s pulp sector

November 2023
By The Conservation Economics Lab, Woods & Wayside International, TheTreeMap

Deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions rise as Indonesian pulp producers expand operations to meet growing demand from China.

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Wood chip factory on Mahakam riverbank with conveyor and stockpile, Indonesia

27 Nov 2023

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Deforestation surge ends a decade of progress for Indonesia’s pulp sector

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5 Jun 2023

How data can make the EU's deforestation regulation fair and workable

Many businesses are seeking clarity on how the EU deforestation regulation will be implemented, especially its proposed classification of countries by risk levels. The success of the law can be boosted by the EU closely engaging producing countries and using the best available deforestation data - including zooming in on regions within countries when considering risk.

Peatland forest clearance in Kalimantan

23 Feb 2021

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Indonesia's pulp exports linked to widespread fires on peatlands

Over 40% of Indonesia’s pulpwood is grown on drained peatlands, causing significant carbon emissions and health risks from catastrophic fires.

Deforestation in West Kalimantan

23 Feb 2021

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Indonesia pulp sector’s progress on deforestation hangs in the balance

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