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The forest products industry is undergoing changes at a rapid speed. The push for sustainability, growing e-commerce and logistic problems exacerbated by the pandemic are just some of the challenges and trends the industry faces today. Our events provide the critical insights and outlooks that enables you to understand the market dynamics that at shaping the global and regional markets. We bring together the decision-makers and topic experts across the supply chain together in one place, giving you the opportunity to network and gain critical insights to help you and your organizations succeed in a changing market.
August 10-12, 2026 | São Paulo, Brazil
Join industry leaders at the 21st edition of the Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America conference to explore market trends, legislation updates, and innovations in the pulp, paper, and packaging sectors. Network with key stakeholders and gain insights into the future of the industry.
September 2026 | Shanghai, China
Join the 25th edition of the Fastmarkets Forest Products Asia Conference, bringing together senior leaders from across the pulp, paper and packaging value chain to exchange insights, anticipate demand shifts and shape strategies for a more resilient and sustainable future.
November 2-4, 2026 | Chicago, USA
The conference will unite two long-running sister events into one: the Fastmarkets Forest Products North America Conference and the International Containerboard Conference. We will curate a collection of forward-thinking sessions to address the most pressing issues and help you identify the key market trends in pulp, paper, packaging and containerboard shaping 2027 and beyond.
A place to meet the big paper players and get the latest news and forecasts for this industry.
Insights you cannot get elsewhere.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has had a pronounced impact on the packaging industry across the GCC region, sending March containerboard prices and demand soaring. With shipping routes disrupted and fuel costs climbing, packaging producers are facing considerable logistical hurdles. As import delays persist, Saudi Arabia has seen a surge in containerboard demand, with orders increasingly redirected to local mills. Meanwhile, UAE fuel prices have jumped by 72%, though Saudi prices have remained stable despite volatility in global oil markets.
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement, set to take provisional effect in 2026, aims to reduce trade barriers between the two regions. However, the deal faces significant opposition from environmental groups and EU agricultural sectors. For the pulp and paper industry, the effects will be phased in over several years, with an analysis by Cepi showing that tariff reductions will be gradual, eventually benefiting about 85% of EU pulp exports and 90% of paper and board exports.
Discover the latest tissue paper market trends in China. Learn why China tissue jumbo roll prices are fluctuating and what it means for buyers and mills.
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