Suzano

Name

Suzano

Legal name

Suzano S/A

Website

https://suzano.com.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

NAICS

Pulp Mills (32211)

SIC

Pulp Mills (2611), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Market Pulp (Bleached Hardwood/Softwood Kraft) (IMAMADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Pulp (Microfibrillated/Nanocellulose, Filter/Technical Grades) (IMAMADAE), Consumer Tissue Paper (Facial, Toilet, Paper Towels, Napkins) (IMAMAGAA), Packaging Papers & Converted Paper Distribution (Corrugated sheets/boxes, Paper bags, Labels, Stationery) (IMAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Eucalyptus pulp production
• Market pulp manufacturing
• Paper and packaging
• Hygiene products
• Bioproducts development

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Market Pulp: Suzano is the world's largest pulp producer with installed capacity of 13.4 million tonnes per year across 8 pulp factories. Market pulp is sold to approximately 80 countries, serving printing/writing, packaging, specialty paper, and hygiene product markets. Pulp accounts for approximately 75% of revenue.
2. Paper and Packaging: Paper portfolio includes coated paper, uncoated paper, cutsize, and paperboard, with about 30 brands including Report, TpPremium, and Reciclato, sold to approximately 80 countries. Also produces packaging paper, cups, straws, and paperboard.
3. Biotechnology: Biotechnology R&D through FuturaGene subsidiary, focused on forestry yield enhancement and genetic improvement of eucalyptus for various purposes including pulp, furniture, and power generation.
4. Joint Venture - Tissue Business: Through the Kimberly-Clark joint venture (Suzano 51%, K-C 49%), Suzano participates in global tissue manufacturing and distribution across over 70 countries and 22 facilities. Deal valued at approximately $3.4 billion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Suzano is the world's largest producer of eucalyptus-based market pulp, with installed capacity of 13.4 million tonnes per year across 8 pulp factories. The company sells market pulp to approximately 80 countries and manufactures paper, packaging, and consumer hygiene products (toilet paper, tissues, diapers) through its own operations and the Kimberly-Clark joint venture. It also develops biotechnology products including Eucafluff, lignin (Ecolig), microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), and bio-oil as renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials.

Product overview

Suzano is the world's largest pulp producer and a major paper manufacturer operating across three main product categories: (1) Raw Materials including market pulp, Eucafluff fluff pulp, and biotechnological products such as lignin (Suzano Ecolig), microfibrillated cellulose, and bio-oil; (2) Paper and Packaging including printing/writing paper, specialty paper, coated paper (couché), uncoated paper, and paperboard with brands such as Greenpack Suzano and Greenbag; and (3) Hygiene Products including toilet paper, tissue paper, paper towels, napkins, durable cleaning cloths, diapers, and professional line products. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Brazil and internationally, with products sold in over 100 countries. Suzano's core business is industrial manufacturing of renewable bioproducts derived from eucalyptus, not a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Suzano Biopulp: Eucalyptus pulp product brand representing Suzano's core pulp offering for the global market
• Suzano Ecolig
• Eucafluff
• Biocup
• Pólen
• Report
• Mimmo
• Neve
• Scala
• Greenpack Suzano
• Greenbag
• FuturaGene
• Ecofuturo Institute
• Biomas
• SuzanoLAB
• Suzano Ventures
• Woodspin

Products and services

• Market Pulp Eucalyptus-based market pulp produced from 100% eucalyptus fiber, sold to global paper manufacturers in approximately 80 countries for printing/writing, packaging, specialty paper, and hygiene product applications. Represents approximately 75% of company revenue.
• Eucafluff (Eucalyptus Fluff Pulp) Eucalyptus-based fluff pulp used as absorbent material in hygiene products such as diapers, sanitary pads, and pet mats. First in the world in its product segment.
• Suzano Ecolig (Lignin) Lignin extracted from eucalyptus biomass as a renewable alternative to fossil-based materials, combining high performance with antioxidant potential, UV radiation absorption, and binding properties for industrial applications.
• Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) Renewable raw material derived from eucalyptus fiber used in various applications including sustainable fabrics, fiber cement, and cosmetics, replacing fossil-based components.
• Bio-oil Sustainable alternative fuel and chemical compound derived from eucalyptus biomass, partially replacing fossil-based products in industrial applications.
• Printing and Writing Paper Cut size paper products for printing and writing applications, sold to approximately 80 countries with main markets in Brazil, South and Central America.
• Specialty Paper Specialty paper products for various industrial and commercial applications beyond standard printing and writing uses.
• Coated Paper (Couché) Coated paper (couché) for high-quality printing applications requiring premium surface finish.
• Uncoated Paper Uncoated paper products for various printing and writing needs across office, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Paperboard Paperboard products for packaging applications, including liquid packaging board and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Greenpack Suzano Versatile and sustainable flexible packaging solution made from paper, serving as an alternative to plastic-based packaging.
• Greenbag Special paper designed to be turned into bags, providing a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.
• Toilet Paper Consumer toilet paper product; Suzano is the market leader in Brazil's toilet paper segment.
• Tissue Paper Facial and general tissue paper products sold to consumer and professional markets in Brazil and Latin America.
• Paper Towel Paper towel products for household and professional cleaning and food service applications.
• Napkins Paper napkins for food service and household use across consumer and professional channels.
• Diapers Disposable diaper products for infants and adults using Suzano's Eucafluff as the absorbent material.
• Professional Line Professional hygiene product line including tissue and paper products for hotels, restaurants, catering, and businesses (HoReCa channel).
• Durable Cleaning Cloths Reusable cleaning cloth products for professional and household cleaning applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record 14.4 million tonnes of pulp and paper sold in 12 months ending March 2026
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ekos Brasil and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Suzano and Ecofuturo signed a MoU with Instituto Ekos Brasil and IUCN to create a Sistema Integrado de Gestão de Áreas Naturais Protegidas (SIGAP). The partnership aims to strengthen management of Suzano's 1.1 million hectares of conservation areas using IUCN methodologies including the RHINO approach.
• DP World (Port of Santos)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026DP World manages logistics operations at Brazil's largest pulp export warehouse at Port of Santos with capacity up to 5 million tonnes annually. DP World is investing R$1.6 billion to expand Santos terminal capacity to 2.1 million TEUs.
• Fitch RatingsminorOthers · 10 March 2026Fitch Ratings assigned a local AAA rating to Suzano's 12-year rural development bonds (CPR-F notes) as part of the company's second local offering of up to BRL 2.5 billion.
• DP WorldcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 February 2026DP World secured a five-year agreement to manage Suzano's warehouse and production line supply operations at a facility in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo. Handles up to 152 tons/day inbound and 128 tons/day outbound, supporting ~19,000 bales/day of tissue products. Also operates at Port of Santos handling up to 5 million tonnes annually.
• iNovalandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Suzano is implementing ecological corridors in collaboration with iNovaland, engaging rural landowners, communities, and civil society to restore ecosystem connectivity and support wildlife movement. Connected 214,368 hectares through ecological corridors over four years.
• Tencent and Ecofuturo InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Suzano formed a partnership with Tencent and Ecofuturo Institute at COP30 in Brazil to develop digital conservation initiatives, using AI tools for biodiversity monitoring and environmental education. Collaboration aims to enhance ecological awareness in Brazil and China.
• Suzano International Finance B.V.minorOthers · 18 October 2025Suzano's Dutch subsidiary that priced a RMB 1.4 billion Panda bond in China's onshore market (October 2023 settlement), dual-tranche with bonds maturing in 2028 and 2030, for general corporate purposes.
• Kimberly-ClarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025Suzano and Kimberly-Clark created a joint venture to manufacture and distribute tissue products in over 70 countries, with Suzano owning 51% and Kimberly-Clark 49%. The $3.4 billion deal includes 22 manufacturing facilities across 14 countries. EU antitrust approval received in May 2026. UK competition probe completed. Expected to close in Q3 2026. Includes Kleenex brand.
• Lenzing AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025In September 2024, Suzano acquired Austria-based Lenzing AG for $251.56 million to expand its regenerated cellulose offerings.
• Pactiv EvergreencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Suzano acquired the Pine Bluff paperboard mill and Waynesville extrusion facility from Pactiv Evergreen for $110 million (in October 2024). Suzano invested $62 million to modernize the Pine Bluff mill, restoring profitability and increasing market share in liquid packaging board and sustainable packaging.
• FibriacoreOthersFibria was merged into Suzano following Suzano's acquisition, adding significant pulp production capacity including the Aracruz unit in Espírito Santo.
• FuturaGenecoreOthersFuturaGene is Suzano's biotechnology research and development subsidiary, acquired in July 2010, focused on forestry yield enhancement and genetic improvement of eucalyptus for various applications.
• Veracel (Stora Enso joint venture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuzano holds 50% equity participation in Veracel together with Stora Enso, an industrial unit located in Eunápolis, Bahia.
• BiomascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiomas is an impact business created by Suzano in partnership with banks Itaú Unibanco, Rabobank, and Santander, food company Marfrig, and mining company Vale. Aims to restore and protect 4 million hectares of native forests over 20 years in Amazon, Atlantic Forest, and Cerrado biomes.
• Spinnova / WoodspinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodspin is a joint venture between Suzano and Finnish company Spinnova for development of textile fiber based on microfibrillated cellulose from eucalyptus. Suzano suspended support in late February 2025 after Spinnova failed to meet terms. Spinnova has initiated change negotiations potentially resulting in up to 35 layoffs.
• IFC (broader sustainability partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuzano is one of the companies analyzed in Harvard Business Review research on sustainability as business-model transformation, alongside Enel, Holcim, and OCP Group.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stora Enso: Swedish-Finnish pulp and packaging major and Suzano's existing JV partner through Veracel in Brazil. Competes directly in market pulp, packaging boards, and biomaterials, making it the most operationally comparable peer.
• Domtar Corporation: North American pulp and paper producer owned by Paper Excellence, with comparable pulp, paper, and personal care product lines. Direct competitor in printing/writing papers and pulp.
• CMPC: Chilean pulp and paper producer with similar eucalyptus plantation base, market pulp capacity, and integrated tissue/paper operations. Most direct Latin American peer, comparable cost structure and end-market exposure.
• Mondi Group: UK-listed European integrated pulp and packaging group with comparable market pulp, containerboard, and flexible packaging offerings. Direct competitor across multiple pulp and paper product categories globally.
• Mercer International: Canadian-listed market pulp producer operating softwood and hardwood pulp mills. Comparable commodity pulp exposure and publicly listed status make it a relevant pure-play market pulp comparable for Suzano's core business.
• Sappi Limited: South African pulp and paper producer with dissolving pulp (a specialty adjacent to Suzano's MFC/biocellulose play) and coated paper operations. Comparable in specialty/bioproducts strategy and global market pulp presence.
• UPM-Kymmene: Finnish pulp and paper major with comparable eucalyptus and softwood pulp operations, integrated paper production, and global market pulp sales. Direct competitor in market pulp and increasingly in bioproducts/biorefining adjacencies.

Broad incumbents

• International Paper: Largest US-based pulp and packaging company and Suzano's announced acquisition target for the Global Paper Business. Overlaps significantly in containerboard, paper, and pulp; Suzano's acquisition of IP's global paper business signals direct competitive convergence.
• Kimberly-Clark: US consumer tissue and hygiene major forming the $3.4B JV with Suzano for international tissue operations. Becomes Suzano's JV partner and shareholder while competing through its retained North American tissue business.

Emerging players

• Lenzing AG: Austrian specialty cellulose fiber producer recently acquired by Suzano for $251M. Operates in regenerated cellulose fibers, a high-value adjacent category where Suzano is leveraging eucalyptus MFC — strong overlap in biopolymer/fiber technology platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments1 record

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