Fastmarkets’ economist for Latin America, Rafael Barisauskas, analyzes the impact of household debt and reduced consumption

Weak containerboard demand continues to impact the Mexican market

Global pulp capacity gets a further boost with the addition of the 2.1 million tonne/yr bleached eucalyptus kraft mill

Pulp market participants report a surprising slowdown in March, but some suppliers are optimistic that the pricing cycle will turn soon

Market participants suggested that an abundant supply of good quality kraftliner has helped stabilize prices

The company says its strategy allows for more production flexibility and prepares itself for the growing packaging market

Large volumes of paper imports in the months prior have filled inventories and reduced demand in the Brazilian market

Prices in both Brazil and Mexico see downward trend despite market-related downtime due to weak appetite for packaging

Prices for domestic containerboard in Mexico dropped by 300 pesos per tonne in January, with demand still weak and inventories full, sources reported

Brazilian company Bracell are expanding their operations in the region by buying tissue producer, OL Papéis.