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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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Packaging

November 8, 2021

Graphic paper

November 8, 2021

Pulp

November 10, 2021

Recovered paper

November 18, 2021

Timber

December 1, 2021

Containerboard

June 20, 2022

Boxboard

June 20, 2022

Biomass

November 10, 2021

Wood products

November 10, 2021

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Nonwovens

November 10, 2021

What’s happening in the forest products market today?

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Packaging board and paper price reductions anticipated in the US market

US market participants are keeping a close watch on packaging board and paper demand and inventory levels amid expectations for lower prices

December 9, 2022

Gregory Rudder

An 86-year-old man is still making shingles on Canada’s Sunshine Coast

A long term shingle-maker tells his story

December 9, 2022

Eric Howald

What are the challenges in the US housing market and how do they affect the wood products market?

Our experts take a deep dive into how mortgage rates are impacting housing affordability and how that impacts lumber prices

December 9, 2022

North American share of Japanese softwood lumber market is shrinking

North America’s presence in Japan is gradually fading as the competition grows

December 8, 2022

Peter Malliris

Open consultation on methodology for Latin American paper prices

Fastmarkets RISI is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for Latin American prices, including boxboard (Brazil), graphic papers (Brazil and Mexico), recovered paper (Mexico), and containerboard (Brazil and Mexico), as part of its announced annual methodology review process.

December 7, 2022

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Containerboard prices in China drop in November as Covid-19 curbs hit demand

Strict Covid-19 restrictions are stifling packaging demand in China and triggering production curbs for recycled containerboard producers

December 7, 2022

Shawn Wang

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November 12, 2021

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May 17, 2022

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November 18, 2021

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How are paper packaging buyers managing procurement risk?

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