Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Pulp prices down 7-9% in China, with pressure in all other regions as well: This has already seen some suppliers in China and Canada taking downtime or holding back from issuing new offers. NOREXECO pulp futures for CY 23E imply a further 5-9% decline in Europe, and a...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Pulp prices stable to slightly down, with more relief for European pulp buyers: Hardwood DP was stable this week, while softwood DP decreased by 2% w/w. NOREXECO pulp futures for CY 23E imply an 5-9% decline in Europe, and a decline of 7-9% in China, with...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Pulp prices stable to slightly down: Hardwood DP was stable this week, while softwood DP decreased by 1% w/w. US spot pulp prices drop $20-50/t with demand softening as paper mills increase downtime. NOREXECO pulp futures for CY 23E imply an 5-9% decline in Europe,...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Paper pulp prices under pressure in all regions, while DP continues to gain ground: Hardwood DP increased by 1% w/w, while most paper pulp grades were down 1%. Pulp purchases in China have paused ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Pulp Week. NOREXECO pulp futures for CY...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Mixed moves for pulp: Softwood pulp prices are holding ground, while hardwood is coming under further pressure. Hardwood DP is bucking the trend, however. NOREXECO pulp futures for CY 23E imply an 8-11% decline in Europe, and a decline of 6-11% in China, with more...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Mixed moves for pulp this week: Prices in Europe were up c.1% (but down in $). Softwood gained further ground in China, while hardwood came under pressure. NOREXECO pulp futures for CY 23E imply an 8-13% decline in Europe (2024: -15-26% decline), and a decline of...