The real impact will lie in the number of investments that take place, said Fastmarkets’ economist

Demand for corrugated boxes weakens against a backdrop of lower agriculture exports and economic challenges

Plastic substitution with paper-based products is driven by customer demand for sustainability and delivery

The country has the potential to increase its cultivated forest areas to 3.7 million hectares

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