Global Market Pulp Outlook

Download Patrick Cavanagh's presentation, first shown at the Fastmarkets Forest Products North American Conference in Chicago.

November 29, 2024

By Patrick Cavanagh

Access the presentation from Fastmarkets senior economist, Patrick Cavanagh, analysing the impact of the 2024 pulp market boom and bust and outlining his predictions for the year ahead.

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