Forest products long-term forecasts and asset analysis
Asset analysis and 5- and 15-year economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets
Accelerate growth when you use our in-depth analyses and mid- and long-term forecasts to underpin your strategic plans.
Our analysts bring together Fastmarkets’ detailed cost and asset analysis and their expertise in macroeconomic analysis to project demand, production, shipments, inventories, capacity, operating rates and trade data on a 5 – to 15-year time horizon.
As the only intelligence provider covering the forest value chain from end to end, Fastmarkets’ modeling considers the inter-dependencies and dynamics between markets and grades. Models integrate our own mill cost benchmarking data with in-depth intelligence on mills and machines to determine price floors and the impact of closures.
Buyers and sellers of forest products use our forecasts and analysis to:
- Build more resilient supply chains
- Develop end-of-life roadmaps that protect profitability
- Seize long-term growth opportunities
- Facilitate third-party due diligence support for funding and investment
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Use our expertise to help you plan ahead and make informed decisions with confidence
Delve deeper into mill assets and understand production costs
Fastmarkets’ forest products asset analysis hub includes global mill intelligence and cost analysis that can bring you insights into mill operations and cost of production and more. Head to our hub to:
- Uncover the largest global asset database for forest products
- Access our cost benchmarking service to compare production costs
- Learn whether you are paying the right price for your packaging products
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Understand how European paper packaging is affected by recent US tariffs and evolving global economic conditions
Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for Asia recovered paper and Asia packaging paper and board, via an open consultation process between April 17 and May 18, 2025. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.
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
Track and compare your paper and packaging prices against objective benchmarks
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
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Minimize your risk today with our market-reflective prices, specialist forecasts and expert analysis for the forest products market.
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