Forest products

Price data, news and analysis for the forest products market

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The forest products market is going through a period of fundamental change. Sustainability is now a business imperative. Supply chains are breaking down. New mills, lines and conversions are adding capacity while others are closing. Covid-19 and other market forces have created unprecedented price volatility and imbalances in supply and demand.

The need to stay on top of industry trends and anticipate the future has never been greater. Keep up with these fast-moving, global markets. Our news, forecasts, mill intelligence and price reporting for 3,500+ grades keeps you ahead of the competition and prepared for the risks and opportunities ahead.

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As the US loses its export market share to other producing regions, we see softwood lumber imports soar
Fastmarkets’ Derek Mahlburg analyzes the inflationary effect of low operating rates on paper and board mills
(PIX Pulp & Paper Indices) - Following a consultation period, Fastmarkets has made a decision on its proposal to launch PIX containerboard price indices, covering the main grades testliner and fluting, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on June 6.
Weak containerboard demand continues to impact the Mexican market
Industry leaders said low demand, high inflation and changing consumer spending are to blame as profit margins reach lowest point since 1Q 2012
Fastmarkets FOEX invited feedback from the industry in an open consultation process between April 26 and May 24, 2023, on the pricing methodology for its PIX Packaging Europe price indices. The consultation was done as part of our annual methodology review process.
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Fastmarkets forest products give market participants and investors the transparency and clarity to make critical and strategic business decisions.

Market-reflective price data covering more than 2,800 commodities and 80 sub-grades
Asset analysis and 5 - and 15-year economic outlooks
Near-term economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets
Keep up to date with the latest pulp, paper, and wood products news, and be in the know about critical market shifts
Formerly RISI events, these are the places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more
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  • Chips, Hardwood Sawmill, delivered US Northeast - Maine, USD/GT
  • Coated Book Stock (43), domestic, FOB, Legacy PPW, US San Francisco/Los Angeles
  • Chips, Softwood Douglas-Fir, free alongside ship US Northwest, USD/Bone dry unit
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Forest products events

Fastmarkets’ forest products events, formerly known as RISI events, are the industry’s meeting places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more

Don’t miss the chance to hear from industry players and leaders on their market insights, access Fastmarkets’ world-class outlooks and connect with key players in the Asian forest products industry.
Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference is the only event that enables you to access one of the most trusted sources of price information, market analyses and forecasts that focuses on the region. This is your opportunity to get unparallel insights on the Latin American market directly from industry leaders and learn about the latest market drivers and trends.
Fastmarkets Forest Products North American Conference (formerly known as RISI North America) is the only regional event that covers all the key forest product grades, including pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, wood products and biomass.
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In this special report, “How paper packaging buyers are managing procurement risk”, we’ll look at how large multi-national consumer goods companies across Europe and North America are affected by, and responding to, a complex set of procurement risks.
Why Fastmarkets Forest Products?

Fastmarkets Forest Products brings together and builds on decades of expertise from RISI and Random Lengths. In order for you to stay ahead of industry trends and plan for what’s ahead, our forest products price data, forecasts, mill intelligence and reporting cover more than 3,500 grades.

About RISI

In March 2017, Fastmarkets announced its acquisition of RISI.

RISI has been a leading provider of insight to the forest products industry for many decades, and is well known for its analysis, news and conferences.

Fastmarkets has built on this foundation to bring you news, forecasts, mill intelligence and price reporting cover over 3,500 grades across the globe to inform and prepare you for the risks and opportunities ahead. Learn more here.

About Random Lengths

In 2018, RISI, as part of Fastmarkets, acquired Random Lengths.

Random Lengths, still the most widely circulated and respected source of information for the wood products industry, continues to provide unbiased, consistent, and timely reports of market activity and prices, related trends, issues, and analyses. The company’s focus has traditionally been on North American markets, but as international trade in wood products has increased, we have expanded our coverage to prices and developments in overseas supplying regions. We also strive to deliver information to our customers in a timely and economical manner, utilizing modern technology. Learn more here.

We recognize the importance of being clear about our price assessment and index process. Our independently audited pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Find out how our price reporters and analysts assess and forecast prices in agriculture, forest products and metals
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