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Discontinuing the PIX Pulp US NBSK Index (North America) – Notice of Implementation

As previously announced, Fastmarkets FOEX has implemented the discontinuation of its PIX Pulp US NBSK (North America) price index.

May 28, 2024
By the Fastmarkets team
Pricing consultations Pricing notice Pulp

The PIX US NBSK price index was published for the last time this Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The decision to discontinue the index was taken following an open consultation in November 2023, and it was communicated in a Pricing Notice on December 28, 2023. Please find the Pricing Notice here.

We thank all those who have supported the index through the years from November 2002, when it was launched.

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