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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:
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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:
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Fastmarkets proposes to launch new assessments of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp spot prices for Europe, starting in January 2026.
Following a market consultation, Fastmarkets will launch European average prices for bleached and unbleached sack kraft with effect from January 2026 to complement our existing country-specific sack kraft assessments.
Explore the future of containerboard prices with our analysis from the Fastmarkets Paper Packaging Monitor on demand recovery.
Discover how AI innovation is reshaping the future of print and publishing, as revealed at the World Printers Summit 2025
Uncover insights on North America’s forest products and the future of pulp and paper from key industry leaders.
Explore the benefits of buying new vs used pallets and their impact on sustainability in the packaging industry.
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
Formerly RISI events, these are the places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more
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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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