Italy’s largest pulp and paper producer, the Burgo Group, the country’s paper industry association, Assocarta, and the General Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria) have all warned that the country’s paper mills will struggle to compete with European competitors as long as the country relies on energy imports subject to price volatility and regulatory uncertainty.

India’s fast-growing economy, powered by strong consumption, booming e-commerce, and export-focused policies, is driving structural growth in corrugated packaging demand across FMCG, retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and fresh produce. The ban on single-use plastics and a broader sustainability push have accelerated the shift toward paper-based, recyclable packaging. Our assessment brings clarity to India’s fragmented […]

Finished printed products such as newspapers, magazines, and books will be exempt from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to an amendment approved by the EU Parliament during the vote on the Commission’s proposal to simplify the Regulation that took place on Wednesday November 26.

Discover how FMCG procurement professionals can tackle packaging price volatility with strategic supplier cost analysis. Learn how tracking packaging prices and understanding supplier costs empowers buyers to secure reliable, cost-effective supply in a rapidly changing market.

Navigate the complex landscape of the Latin American paper packaging market with our latest analysis. This article unpacks the critical economic and political shifts influencing the region, from rising instability and its impact on paper.

This pricing notice was first published in the Fastmarkets North American pulp and paper newsletter on April 11, 2025.

Brazil’s boxboard prices stayed flat from October to November 2025. Low demand and surplus imports pressured buyers to seek discounts, with future prices hinging on tariffs and global supply.

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for its Latin America packaging paper and board assessments, as part of its announced annual methodology review process.

Following a market consultation, Fastmarkets will launch European average prices for bleached and unbleached sack kraft with effect from January 2026 to complement our existing country-specific sack kraft assessments.

Explore the future of containerboard prices with our analysis from the Fastmarkets Paper Packaging Monitor on demand recovery.