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

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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:

  • 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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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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Latest news and analysis

Following market consultation and as previously announced, Fastmarkets RISI has made the following changes to its China pulp assessments in PPI Pulp & Paper Week and World Pulp Monthly Table 5. The previous effective list and net price assessments for North American exports of NBSK CIF China, published in PPI Pulp & Paper Week and […]

Due to technical issues, Spain LWC offset and rotogravure prices have been transposed on the online portal and mobile app. This issue has existed for some time. We have now fixed the problem and prices are showing correctly. The price data published in PPI Europe was not affected by this problem. For questions or comments […]

In keeping with changes in how woodfiber is traded in the US Lake States Region, Fastmarkets RISI is proposing the following change to its price assessment coverage. Price coverage of hardwood in-woods debarked chips would be discontinued as the market has receded in recent years. The changes would potentially take effect from June 11, 2020. […]

Fastmarkets FOEX is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for its PIX European Pulp and PIX European Recovered Paper price indices, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. This consultation, which is open until February 28th, 2020, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under […]

Following market consultation and as previously announced, Fastmarkets RISI has made the following changes to its China pulp assessments in PPI Pulp & Paper Week (PPW). The previous effective list and net price assessments for North American exports of NBSK CIF China, published in PPW (price IDs 699 and 12162), have been discontinued; These have […]

Random Lengths is seeking industry feedback on whether to report prices for Appearance Grade premium 2×4 8-foot in certain species. Based on research to date, Random Lengths is starting this consultation proposing to add prices for Appearance Grade 2×4 8-foot in Western S-P-F, Eastern S-P-F, and dry Douglas Fir. However, other species may be considered […]

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