by Koena Matlou | Jul 19, 2024 | Forestry and Paper
Billerud returned to growth in the second quarter with improved profitability and solid cash generation: Sales growth of +8% YoY (+3% QoQ) was largely driven by volume and mix. EBITDA improved significantly YoY as positive pricing and mix effects more than offset...
by Koena Matlou | Jul 19, 2024 | Forestry and Paper
Pulp prices in China have remained stable, while prices in Europe softened slightly: In China, imported pulp business remained stuck at a standstill during the recent week, where BSK resale and futures prices went lower amid a downturn. In the North American market,...
by Sean Ungerer | Jul 5, 2024 | Forestry and Paper
Second quarter 2024 price snapshot: Pulp prices saw substantial double-digit increases in both Europe and China during the second quarter of 2024. Hardwood prices experienced notably higher increases compared to softwood. In Europe, hardwood prices increased by 31%...
by Sean Ungerer | Jun 14, 2024 | Forestry and Paper
Pulp prices extend gains, up 2% in Europe but stable in China: Following damaged caused from a rockslide in 2023, Norske Skog plans to initiate a study of aiming to enter the bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) market with production at its Saugbrugs mill in...
by Sean Ungerer | May 31, 2024 | Forestry and Paper
The pulp market is experiencing further price increases: Arauco, following the trend set by other Brazilian producers, has announced a $30/t increase for hardwood pulp prices to China, effective from June 1. In North America, further pulp price hikes are on the...
by Sean Ungerer | May 24, 2024 | Forestry and Paper
Pulp prices broadly stable in Europe and China, while further ground was gained in the US (+3%): Eldorado’s first quarter results revealed a 17% year-on-year increase in pulp volumes sold, although there was a 4% decrease quarter-on-quarter. The company...
