Forest products news

Real-time market news and in-depth analysis, covering the entire forest value chain

Context is key in the complex, interconnected forest products market. Handle high-stakes trading decisions with confidence when you have access to real-time market news and in-depth analysis of the factors moving your market.

Our team of market reporters helps you understand the latest news through the lens of their deep market expertise, covering more than 80 sub-grades in the pulp, paper, packaging, wood products, nonwovens and bioenergy markets. Their mission is to keep you in the know on the latest developments that could affect your business, including price announcements, capacity changes, M&A activities and more.

Buyers and sellers of forest products rely on our news service to:

  • Minimize exposure to market volatility
  • Mitigate risks and anticipate threats to budget earlier whilst protecting supply chain continuity
  • Keep a close eye on your competitors’ strategic moves
  • Negotiate more confidently
  • Become the trusted source of market knowledge in your business
Latest news and analysis
Has the RCP market found a bottom yet? Take a deep dive into the volatile OCC prices and the challenges ahead
We look at some of the consequences following China’s ban on recovered fiber imports
Imports to China from the US could recover as 2023 progresses
Oxford Analytica’s Mark Elsner shares his list of key geopolitical disruptors that could impact your business
Pulp and paper CEO panel at Fastmarkets Europe Conference 2023 reviewed the lessons learnt and changes going forward
HELSINKI, March 15, 2023 (PIX Pulp and Paper indices) – Fastmarkets FOEX is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for its PIX Paper price indices, as part of its annual methodology review process.
How can we help you today?

Fastmarkets forest products give market participants and investors the transparency and clarity to make critical and strategic business decisions.

Market-reflective price data covering more than 2,800 commodities and 80 sub-grades
Asset analysis and 5 - and 15-year economic outlooks
Near-term economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets
Keep up to date with the latest pulp, paper, and wood products news, and be in the know about critical market shifts
Formerly RISI events, these are the places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more
Your partner in creating value and managing risk
Why the industry trusts Fastmarkets

Fastmarkets brings together some of the biggest names in forest products, building on decades of expertise from RISI and Random Lengths. In order for you to stay ahead of industry trends and plan for what’s ahead, our forest products price data, forecasts, mill intelligence and reporting cover more than 3,500 grades. Subscribers get access to news and analysis from the teams who brought you these news products:

PPI Global
PPI Europe
PPI Pulp and Paper Week
PPI Asia

PPI Latin America
PPI Pulp and Paper News Service
Intelligence Center
Timberland Markets Service

Timber and Wood Biomass News Service
North American Woodfiber and Biomass Markets
Nonwovens Markets

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