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In the Middle East and North Africa, paper packaging demand and capacity are growing significantly faster than global averages. IP, Mondi, Tetra Pak, and other global industry leaders are stepping up investments, and government trade policies are supporting in-region production of key grades. Strategize for these key emerging markets with the first-ever Middle East & North Africa Paper Packaging Outlook.
Forecasts through 2023, covering:
Essential competitive data and analysis 2008-2018
Cost benchmarking data for major MENA producers
Special focus on Saudi Arabia
The forest industry is shifting its focus to valorizing side streams, advancing fiber-based packaging, and fostering strong collaborations to unlock new potential and meet growing consumer demands.
The following price was affected: FP-LBR-2227 Kiln-dried southern yellow pine (eastside) #2 2×4 rl, daily price, fob mill, $/mbf This price is part of the Fastmarkets wood products package. For more information or to provide feedback on this correction notice or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a data submitter, please […]
We explain the severe Asia energy shock impact on markets. Learn why Asian paper and board energy costs are climbing rapidly and how you can protect your business today.
The assessment dates for both prices have been corrected to March 1 to accurately reflect the March pricing period, in alignment with the methodology. These markets are always listed against the first of the month in which they are applicable to. The published prices are unaffected by this change. This price is a part of […]
The Montréal Wood Convention 2026 revealed a North American wood products market at a turning point, with supply rationalizing and demand recovery pushed to 2027.
Fastmarkets and Expana, global leaders in commodity price reporting and market intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver deeper, more actionable forest products intelligence to customers. Under the partnership, Fastmarkets’ trusted forest products price benchmarks will be integrated directly into the Expana platform, giving customers streamlined access to essential upstream pricing alongside downstream market […]
The global market for fibers used in nonwovens faced strong pressure in March, with raw material costs for polyester, polypropylene, and viscose fibers increasing by 4-11% in the US and Europe.
Fastmarkets proposes to launch monthly price assessments for Polish virgin containerboard and white-top testliner with effect from June 2026.
Fastmarkets has decided to change the PIX Pulp China BHKP Net assessment seller side weighting table.
Proposed rail mergers, corporate shifts and large inventories are creating significant uncertainty in the crossties railroad market. Learn more.