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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.

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Hannah Zhao
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What is the future of virgin fiber in China?
We look at some of the consequences following China’s ban on recovered fiber imports
March 16, 2023
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Minnie Kong
Stacked Lumber
Long-standing decline in Chinese softwood lumber imports is moderated in 2023
Imports to China from the US could recover as 2023 progresses
March 16, 2023
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Peter Malliris
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Seven geopolitical trends set to shape the global business environment
Oxford Analytica’s Mark Elsner shares his list of key geopolitical disruptors that could impact your business
March 15, 2023
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Steven Sachoff
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Pulp and paper industry leaders share their learnings from the pandemic and energy crisis
Pulp and paper CEO panel at Fastmarkets Europe Conference 2023 reviewed the lessons learnt and changes going forward
March 15, 2023
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Jessica Zimbalatti
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PRICING NOTICE: Annual Review of PIX Paper Price Indices Methodology – Open Consultation
HELSINKI, March 15, 2023 (PIX Pulp and Paper indices) – Fastmarkets FOEX is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for its PIX Paper price indices, as part of its annual methodology review process.
March 15, 2023
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