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

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Learn more about our short-term and 5- and 15-year forecasts and asset analysis for the global forest products market
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Forest product insights

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

Overseas hardwood trade has seen a global-wide downward trend, in addition to reduced domestic demand in the US

The rotogravure printing market in Europe has seen large-scale consolidation activities in the last five years with more customers turning away from print to digital

Despite slower population growth and lower household formation rates, there remains a shortfall in the housing market, particularly for starter homes in North America

Newsprint has been under increasing pressure due to weaker demand and rising costs. How does the future look for this sector of the paper market?

Despite a modest slowdown in new orders, the demand for tropical hardwoods remains robust in North American markets, particularly in high-end projects and exterior applications, with supply issues varying across different species and specifications.

Fastmarkets hosted an insightful webinar on the future of southern yellow pine and its potential impact on the North American lumber industry. For those who missed it, here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways

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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

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