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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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Learn how timber imports affect the US economy regarding Canadian softwood lumber and future trade policies.
BEK pulp prices in Europe dropped $40/tonne in April, driven by US import tariff uncertainties and weaker demand in China.
Explore the current trends in the wood market as prices for framing lumber continue to decline amidst economic uncertainty.
Explore the latest trends in packaging prices in the GCC region, focusing on recycled fiber-based containerboard in April.
Discover key insights from The Lumber Word Podcast on lumber market dynamics and the impact of current tariffs.
Explore the Peruvian containerboard market’s rebound in 2024 as sales grow driven by agricultural exports and increased demand.
Download our whitepaper exploring how businesses can keep up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry
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.
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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
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Navigating price volatility in the forest products market
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.
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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