Forest products
Price data, news and analysis for the forest products market
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.
How can we help your business? Talk to us today or explore our coverage of your market.Ask about our products today
Find out how we assess and forecast prices for pulp, wood, biomass and more
Get the latest market insights from our team of forest products experts
Understand how recent tariff decisions are affecting the European pulp and paper industry and trade with the US market.
Learn about PCA’s strategic acquisition of Greif’s containerboard business and its impact on the packaging industry.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region prices for recycled fiber-based containerboard (RCCM) were mostly stable to down in June, according to data reported for Fastmarkets’ PIX indices published on Tuesday July 1. The indices covering locally produced brown testliner and fluting dipped. Fastmarkets calculated its PIX Testliner GCC index down by $2.76 per tonne, or 0.58%, […]
A major merger and acquisition (M&A) wave, conservatively estimated to exceed €450 million ($516 million) in deal value across European sawn timber markets—including over €160 million in disclosed deals plus several large undisclosed transactions and recent distressed asset acquisitions—signals a fundamental shift toward market concentration that could likely reduce pricing volatility while creating new competitive dynamics favoring integrated participants and Baltic production hubs.
My last Viewpoint at the end of February provided some thoughts on the outlook for Asian paper and board markets in 2025, and it highlighted three areas of concern that could hold back growth: the trade war, China’s sluggish economy and inflation. Fast forward four months and a lot has happened, especially related to the trade war. In this Viewpoint, I provide my latest thoughts on developments in these three areas and then drill down specifically on the containerboard market and look at what has happened and where things are going.
Explore the future of containerboard prices with our analysis from the Fastmarkets Paper Packaging Monitor on demand recovery.
Download our whitepaper exploring how businesses can keep up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry
Master paper grades with our free guide—perfect for buyers, pros, and strategists. Simplify choices, boost knowledge, stay ahead!
While there are challenges ahead for Argentina’s paper and board market in 2025, there is a strong potential for growth in some key areas.
Discover some of the different ways companies can use the Fastmarkets Metropolitan Dashboard.
In our Sustainable Packaging Report we take a deep dive into the market dynamics and demand and supply trends and assess the outlook for the sector.
The forecast examines the EU Deforestation Regulation’s impact on the pulp and paper industries, addressing implementation challenges, rising costs, supply chain issues, and effects on GDP, trade, and long-term benefits.
Read analysis from Alejandro Mata Lopez, director, Europe packaging and graphic papers, on the global paper packaging market, including a breakdown of the supply and demand trends and a forecast for the risks and opportunities in the market.
How is the nearshoring trend impacting the local Mexican containerboard market? View our latest data story to get expert insights
Access cost model examples for paper packaging, including cereal boxes, beverage carriers, and drink cartons
Learn how to monitor packaging prices using cost and price indices and understand the underlying cost drivers, from material cost to labor, energy and more. Examples include cartonboard, liquid container and paper bag.
This whitepaper includes a review of existing repair and remodeling data, an outline of the methodology behind Fastmarkets’ new Repair & Remodeling Index (RRI) and a comparison between the RRI to alternative measures
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 with Fastmarkets forest products prices
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
Your partner in creating value and managing risk
Download our whitepaper, exploring how businesses can keep up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry
Gain expert insights on 2025 forest product market trends (pulp, paper, lumber, pallets). Make informed business decisions with price forecasts, data visualizations, and expert analysis.
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.
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.
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
Whether you’re interested in learning how to become a customer from our sales teams or looking to get in touch with one of our reporters, we’re here for you.
Navigate uncertainty and make business decisions with confidence using our price data, forecasts and critical intelligence.