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Pulp markets today have seen unprecedented levels of volatility. Wherever you are in the pulp industry value chain, it’s more critical than ever to keep on top of pulp prices and forecasts that matter to you using information from the most trusted sources in the industry.
For over 30 years, companies from all levels of the pulp industry supply chain have depended on our news, pulp prices, forecasts and mill intelligence to minimize risk and get ahead of the curve.
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Pulp markets have seen increased volatility in the past five years due to China’s RCP import ban, a liquid softwood pulp futures market and shifts in consumer behavior. This volatility is set to continue.
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