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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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Packaging

November 8, 2021

Graphic paper

November 8, 2021

Pulp

November 10, 2021

Recovered paper

November 18, 2021

Timber

December 1, 2021

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June 20, 2022

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June 20, 2022

Biomass

November 10, 2021

Wood products

November 10, 2021

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Nonwovens

November 10, 2021

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Drop in unbleached kraft paper prices by $10 for both 30-lb and 50-lb natural unbleached grades

Levels for UBL kraft paper are down $10/ton for 30-lb lightweight grocery bag paper and down by $10/ton for 50-lb unbleached natural multiwall sack kraft paper

February 3, 2023

Gregory Rudder

waste paper is collected and packed for recycling. Cardboard and Paper Recycling.

Recycled brown pulp (RBP) remains at $340/tonne net CIF to China as demand and pricing pick up

RBP price remained unchanged as US old corrugated containers (OCC) ticked up in January

February 3, 2023

Megan Workman

Consultation on proposal to discontinue Russian containerboard prices – final decision

BRUSSELS, Feb 2, 2023 (PPI Europe) - PRICING NOTICE: Consultation on proposal to discontinue Russian containerboard prices – final decision

February 2, 2023

Michigan may provide up to $200 million for Billerud paperboard product mill investment

Billerud continues to evaluate investments to transform and convert its Escanaba, MI, mill into a paperboard production mill, and is close to receiving up to $200 million from the state of Michigan

February 2, 2023

Nola Valente

Uncoated recycled boxboard prices decline in North America for the first time in nearly three years

URB prices decline by $20/ton in NA, its first fall in almost three years; Graphic upsizes Bristol, UK, facility

February 2, 2023

Nola Valente

Open consultation on methodology for Log Lines – final decision

Fastmarkets RISI invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for Log Lines, via an open consultation process between Dec. 15, 2022,and Jan. 23, 2023.

February 1, 2023

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Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2023

Mar 7-9, 2023 │ Prague
Join senior decision makers from across the European pulp, paper and packaging sectors to hear outlooks and pricing trends. You can also apply for a unique opportunity to join the Mondi site visit.

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