Forest products forecasts

Get expert insights into the market changes ahead

Planning around market changes is easier with help from the world’s leading forest product experts at Fastmarkets. Stay ahead of developments in your market with an in-depth analysis of key trends with our two, five and fifteen-year forecasts by region and grade.

Near-term economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets

Forest Long term forecast

Asset analysis and 5- and 15-year economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets

See into the future of the forest products industry

Learn more about our short-term and 5- and 15-year forecasts and asset analysis for the global forest products market
Talk to us

Forest product insights

Know what’s moving your markets and the forces driving change

Cash premiums of Brazilian soybeans in the paper market slumped on Wednesday as traders positioned bids sharply…

Random Lengths is inviting feedback from the industry on pricing methodologies for Random Lengths and Random Lengths International as part of its annual methodology review process. In addition to the open consultation, we are proposing to add two Southern Pine MSR prices to the Lumber Price Guide, clarify a footnote in the shop and Mldg&Btr […]

HelloFresh and DS Smith react to the rise of e-commerce and the impact on box demand

Here’s how North American procurement professionals and packaging producers are reacting to the rise of e-commerce

Covid-19 appears to have claimed another casualty: the London Metal Exchange ring trading floor.

The London Metal Exchange is proposing the permanent closure of its open-outcry trading floor and the incentivization of greater liquidity on its electronic trading platform, LMESelect.

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 with Fastmarkets forest products prices

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

We recognize the importance of being clear about our price assessment and index process. Our independently audited pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Find out how our price reporters and analysts assess and forecast prices in agriculture, forest products and metals

Talk to us

Whether you’re interested in learning how to become a customer from our sales teams or looking to get in touch with one of our reporters, we’re here for you.

Speak to our team

Why use a price reporting agency?

Navigate uncertainty and make business decisions with confidence using our price data, forecasts and critical intelligence.

Learn more