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European BEK pulp prices drop in April
BEK pulp prices in Europe dropped $40/tonne in April, driven by US import tariff uncertainties and weaker demand in China.
May 13, 2025
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By Eva Nyman
Insights
Decision to suspend the launch of inferred net prices to complement PIX Pulp Europe gross indices
Fastmarkets has decided not to proceed with the proposed launch of inferred net prices for the PIX Pulp NBSK and PIX Pulp BHKP indices in Europe at this time. After assessing market feedback, Fastmarkets has determined that current circumstances do not make the launch of inferred net prices viable. Throughout this process, Fastmarkets has continued […]
May 9, 2025
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By Fastmarkets FOEX
Insights
Upward momentum stalls in Shanghai as Pulp Week participants gauge impacts of trade wars
Sentiment was markedly lower during Shanghai Pulp Week 2025, standing in contrast to the bullish attitudes from a year prior. We focus on three main takeaways from our interactions with industry participants last week and conclude that a wait-and-see approach is likely to remain the dominant pattern in the short run. Key takeaways: US-Canada trade […]
April 23, 2025
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By Patrick Cavanagh
Insights
Clarification of how to address tariffs in global pulp pricing
Fastmarkets proposes to continue to publish all delivered prices net of tariffs. The specifics of the global pulp markets likely to be most affected are detailed below. Asia Fastmarkets’ prices for pulp imports into China are on a CIF basis. Consequently, Fastmarkets will continue to assess these prices net of tariffs. To date, US pulp […]
April 16, 2025
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By Fastmarkets Staff
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European pulp and paper industry weighs impact of US tariffs
The European pulp and paper (P&P) industry is struggling to assess the possible impact of tariffs. First, US President Donald Trump announced a 10% blanket tariff on all goods imported to the US. Additionally, he announced higher “reciprocal” tariffs with those he deemed worst offenders. This included a 20% tariff on EU goods. He later […]
April 11, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team
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Canadian pulp emerges unscathed in US trade war
Global pulp markets were once again upended by new tariffs that went into effect at midnight on Thursday April 3. The announcement came hours after US President Donald Trump held a long-awaited press conference at the White House. In an event he for weeks had billed as “Liberation Day,” he announced a “final decision” on […]
April 7, 2025
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By Bryan Smith
Insights
Navigating price volatility in the forest products market – read our whitepaper
Keeping up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry is crucial for professionals to make sense of the market
April 3, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team
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Proposal to launch new PIX Pulp Europe inferred net price indicator while maintaining existing PIX gross prices
These inferred net price indices would be calculated based on the PIX Pulp Europe (gross) price indices and Fastmarkets’ assessment of typical rebates offered to customers. The basic specifications for the new inferred net price indicators would be as for the PIX Pulp Europe gross price indices. The consultation period for this proposed launch starts […]
March 19, 2025
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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for PIX Pulp Europe, PIX Pulp China indices: pricing notice
Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found here. Specifically, Fastmarkets requested comments on whether the current discount levels for European pulp have grown too high and invited open-ended feedback on potential remedies moving forward. Feedback from the industry was mixed, with a number of potential remedies suggested by the industry including […]
March 19, 2025
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The key macroeconomic shifts that are affecting forest products – and how to cope
Forecasting is not an absolute exact science, but it provides a general expectation of future growth scenarios based on assumptions. Accessing two, five and 15-year forecasts by region and grade enables parties to plan around market changes. At Fastmarkets, our macroeconomic forecasts serve as a foundation for various forestry product forecasts, such as pulp, packaging, […]
March 18, 2025
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By Lasse Sinikallas
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