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In the Middle East and North Africa, paper packaging demand and capacity are growing significantly faster than global averages. IP, Mondi, Tetra Pak, and other global industry leaders are stepping up investments, and government trade policies are supporting in-region production of key grades. Strategize for these key emerging markets with the first-ever Middle East & North Africa Paper Packaging Outlook.
Forecasts through 2023, covering:
Essential competitive data and analysis 2008-2018
Cost benchmarking data for major MENA producers
Special focus on Saudi Arabia
Brazil pulp industry and Brazil forest carbon are at a critical intersection, where commercial timber production meets climate-focused land management. This article explores how Brazil balances the demands of its thriving wood pulp sector with the expansion of forest carbon initiatives, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that shape its sustainable future. Read on for the […]
Italy’s largest pulp and paper producer, the Burgo Group, the country’s paper industry association, Assocarta, and the General Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria) have all warned that the country’s paper mills will struggle to compete with European competitors as long as the country relies on energy imports subject to price volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
India’s fast-growing economy, powered by strong consumption, booming e-commerce, and export-focused policies, is driving structural growth in corrugated packaging demand across FMCG, retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and fresh produce. The ban on single-use plastics and a broader sustainability push have accelerated the shift toward paper-based, recyclable packaging. Our assessment brings clarity to India’s fragmented […]
Finished printed products such as newspapers, magazines, and books will be exempt from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to an amendment approved by the EU Parliament during the vote on the Commission’s proposal to simplify the Regulation that took place on Wednesday November 26.
Discover how FMCG procurement professionals can tackle packaging price volatility with strategic supplier cost analysis. Learn how tracking packaging prices and understanding supplier costs empowers buyers to secure reliable, cost-effective supply in a rapidly changing market.
In 2025, fluctuating lumber prices and evolving retail trends—from e-commerce surges to shifting seasonal demands—are reshaping the pallet supply chain. Understanding these changes is crucial for ensuring supply chain resilience.
Following consultations and expressions of support from a broad range of market participants, Fastmarkets has decided to launch new price assessments of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp spot prices for Europe, starting in January 2026.
Navigate the complex landscape of the Latin American paper packaging market with our latest analysis. This article unpacks the critical economic and political shifts influencing the region, from rising instability and its impact on paper.
The publication of several Fastmarkets pricing suites for Random Lengths lumber prices was earlier than scheduled on November 25, 2025, because of a scheduling error.
This pricing notice was first published in the Fastmarkets North American pulp and paper newsletter on April 11, 2025.