GEELONG, AUSTRALIA The April 2022 edition (Number 201) of Pulp & Paper Edge, IndustryEdge’s monthly analysis of the Australian and New Zealand pulp, paper and paper products industry was published a few days ago. In this latest edition, market price, volume and value indexes are updated, as are the extensive… Read More
Finnish paper mill strike ends but demand remains high for now, keeping paper prices up
News that the Finnish paper mill strike ended with agreement between UPM and unions late April was welcome, with European operating rates set to return to near full capacity as demand remains strong in most corners of the world. That feeds into our headline assessment that printing and communication paper… Read More
China’s tissue consumption, integrated pulp and the impact of higher priced fibre
Consumption of tissue products in mainland China has risen an average 5.6% per annum over the last decade, 3.5 times faster than for the rest of the world. A wide variety of products – most used by individuals – are encompassed under the tissue, towel and related products segment. From… Read More
Pulp Market: Global prices return to near record levels
Pulp prices across the world continued to roar upwards in March, with China’s softwood prices approaching records achieved just one year ago. The inflationary pressures are mounting and commentators widely expect those pressures will persist until at least the end of 2022. Commodity pulp prices provide a window into pricing… Read More
Australian Pulp Import Analysis – Imports rise to 28.5 kt
Australia’s total pulp imports increased 9.9% in February 2022 compared with the prior month, to total 28.5 kt. The February 2022 result was 5.5kt higher than the prior February. The monthly weighted average import price was AUDFob804/t, down just 0.3% on the prior month. The chart below displays import volumes… Read More
Pulp: Global prices return to near record levels
Pulp prices across the world continued to roar upwards in March, with China softwood prices approaching records achieved just one year ago. The inflationary pressures are mounting and commentators widely expect those pressures will persist until at least the end of 2022. Commodity pulp prices provide a window into pricing… Read More
2022 Pulp & Paper Industry Guide – Download Now
GEELONG, AUSTRALIA The 2022 Pulp & Paper Industry Guide for Australia and New Zealand has just been released by IndustryEdge and Appita. IndustryEdge subscribers can download this leading information source at no additional cost, by clicking here, logging in and downloading the Industry Guide. Subscribers familiar with the 2021… Read More
LATEST PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY NEWS & ANALYSIS: Edition 201 of Pulp & Paper Edge
GEELONG, AUSTRALIA The March 2022 edition (Number 201) of Pulp & Paper Edge, IndustryEdge’s monthly analysis of the Australian and New Zealand pulp, paper and paper products industry was published today. In this latest edition, market price, volume and value indexes are updated, as are the extensive briefings on fibre… Read More
Spotlight on Europe: Latest pulp, paper and wood trade information and analysis
As Russia’s atrocious war on Ukraine grinds on, it is all too clear the aggression and its implications will continue for some time. Not least of the implications is the sanctions and embargos on Russian trade. The likelihood is that many of these actions will continue well beyond the… Read More
Australian Pulp Import Analysis – Imports rise to 25.9 kt
Australia’s total pulp imports increased 41.5% in January 2022 compared with the prior month, to total 25.9 kt. The January 2022 result was 0.5kt higher than the prior January. The monthly weighted average import price was AUDFob807/t, down 12.4% on the prior month. The chart below displays import volumes… Read More