Low levels of OCC collection in US and Europe have triggered suppliers to search for price increases but resistance from Asian buyers remain strong

Both BSK and BHK prices plunged following the conference, with some buyers believing this is only the beginning of the prices drops

Packaging board prices in Southeast Asia begin to fluctuate with fading Chinese demand

The spot offers have shaken up the Chinese pulp market amidst new capacity from South America and imports from Russia

OCC price spikes that came with China’s covid-19 restriction removal have taken a turn as demand drops

SINGAPORE, Feb 17, 2023 (Fastmarkets RISI) - has corrected its prices for East Asia pulp imports, which were published incorrectly as for February on February 10 due to an error. The prices should be for January.

China’s policy changes late last year triggered a drive for higher recovered paper prices, but contacts suggest the party is likely over

European hot-rolled coil (HRC) buyers are scrambling to purchase Asian cargoes, with a rebound in demand hit by disruption to supplies from Turkey following this week's earthquakes there

What will pulp demand look like after the quieter LNY period in a market with limited availability?

OCC prices are being driven back up as a result of the Chinese government’s announcement