In fiscal year 2023, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for pulp, paper, and paperboard was nearly 158.5, which means that the prices for this commodity increased by over 41 percent from the base ...
Read More#2 Project delays. The second factor to watch is project delays. The biggest challenge with project delays is that it offsets the market's expectations for when new supply might be entering the market, which in turn can cause fluctuations in pulp prices.There have been two large scale pulp capacity expansion projects that have encountered …
Read MoreQ3-18 prices still show a small increase for both BSKP (Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp) and BHKP (Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp), but there are indicators showing that prices are finally levelling. Most analysts project a modest decrease. In real 2017 US$ terms, pulp prices reached an equally high level last time some twenty years ago, …
Read MoreMarket pulp prices have always been volatile and kraft market pulp, in particular, saw some of its lowest prices in the last 10 years in 2020. However, 2021 has …
Read MoreCMPC expanding BEK capacity at Guaíba mill in Brazil, adding 350,000 tonnes by Q4 2023. Suzano's upcoming 2.55-million-tonne BEK Cerrado mill in Brazil to be operational in H2 2024, propelling the pulp industry to new heights.
Read MoreIndia has emerged as the fastest-growing market when it comes to consumption, posting a 10.6% growth in per capita consumption of paper in 2021. The India Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market was valued at $ 10.77 Bn in 2021 and is expected to reach $ 15.69 bn by 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.63% during the forecast period of …
Read MoreThe Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) has also increased substantially in the past few years to reach a ten-year high of about $113/BDMT (bone dry metric ton) in the early summer of 2023 – up 44 percent from 2020 to 2023. The HFPI index is higher than the SFPI index for the first time in four years. The primary driver of this …
Read MoreMarket pulp prices have always been volatile and kraft market pulp, in particular, saw some of its lowest prices in the last 10 years in 2020. However, 2021 has brought price increases with skyrocketing spot prices in February and early March. ... Also, with competition increasing for cargo vessels, these vessels are getting priority for ...
Read MorePrice - Chart - Historical Data - News. Kraft Pulp increased 504 CNY/T or 8.97% since the beginning of 2024, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Kraft Pulp reached an all time high of 8660 in September of 2022.
Read MoreListen. (1 min) Cardboard producers say demand is picking up, their own costs have risen, and their customers will need to pay more for corrugated packaging. Photo: Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg News.
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Diaper prices have increased by more than 30% since 2019 from, on average, $16.50 to nearly $22. ... The rise was partly driven by an increase in commodities like wood pulp, a major component of ...
Read MorePor Stella Fontes — São Paulo. 19/10/2023 08h27 Atualizado há 5 meses. Daniel Sasson — Foto: Claudio Belli/Valor. After monthly price increases for eucalyptus …
Read MoreAcross different regions and countries, due to increasing end-user demand for eco-friendly packaging products and advancements in the pulp industry's recycling infrastructure, the global pulp ...
Read MoreLearn why paper prices continue to rise. Find out how the print industry is adjusting and how it will affect your custom services. ... which have resulted in fluctuations in pulp and paper supply, …
Read MoreThey are lowering prices to encourage restocking demand from consumers and traders, while also aiming to secure a larger market share by outpacing their …
Read MoreYes, prices are increasing but part of the reason is because the cost of print was at an all-time low for over a decade. In fact, the price of almost bottomed out but print marketing is still one of the most cost-effective marketing channels. As opposed to in-house print shops, larger scale printers have the ability to absorb this ...
Read MoreGas, coal and electricity prices have in recent weeks risen to their highest levels in decades. These increases have been caused by a combination of factors, but it is inaccurate and misleading to lay the responsibility at the door of the clean energy transition. In this commentary, we provide an overview of the main drivers behind the current ...
Read MoreBy The Packer Staff May 4, 2022. Paper prices just went up 14% for the packaging industry, the first increase of 2022, and the increases aren't over yet, one paper industry executive believes.
Read MoreThis table shows monthly prices of U.S.-NBSK pulp, Europe-NBSK pulp, China-NBSK pulp and China-BCTMP as well as their 3- and 12-month average in U.S. dollars per metric ton. February 2024 January 2024 3-months average 12-months average; Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp (U.S.) 1,430: 1,380: 1,387: 1,400: Northern …
Read MoreA rapid and significant increase in wood pulp prices has also contributed to the increase in paper prices. Demand greater than capacity, the mills have the advantage for setting the prices higher to cover the increased costs of the pulp. According to the US Producer Price Index, "wood pulp is at a current level of 163.10, up from 143.50 last ...
Read MoreThat has the effect of increasing demand, which causes prices to rise even more. And so on. And so on. That's where it can get especially tricky for the Fed, whose main job is to control money ...
Read MorePaper Mills finally have the power to increase prices. After years of paper thin margins, things are changing. Prices increases have already found their way through the supply chain. ... the Producer Price Index for pulp, paper, and allied products has risen from 167.4 in February of 2017 to 212.4 in March of 2018. This increase of over 25% is ...
Read MoreLeipa, meanwhile, has adjusted its prior price increase announcements for its graphic papers from €100 per tonne to €180 per tonne for all confirmed orders from 1 April 2022, according to EUWID Pulp and Paper. The pricing will continue to be adjusted on a monthly basis if necessary, Leipa added. Finally, the publication also reported that ...
Read MoreToilet paper prices increased 15.6% during the 52 weeks ending May 1 compared to the year prior, according to the latest numbers from NielsenIQ, which tracks point of sale data from retailers.
Read MoreMittal said pulp prices have increased to near record highs recently. Bleached softwood kraft pulp prices on Shanghai Stock Exchange are currently quoted at 7,192 Chinese yuan ($1,065.34 a tonne ...
Read MoreConclusion: Thus, pulp prices are expected to decline globally. Prices for softwood pulp are expected to witness a decline in September in North America and Asia, as the pressure from buyers is expected to increase. In addition, prices are expected to decrease with the expected increase in supply levels.
Read MoreFirst: rising pulp prices. Mills have faced increased costs across the board when it comes to raw materials, including a huge increase in global wood pulp prices, sparked at first by shortages and then soaring demand in the past year. For example, Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft is up by nearly 45% from $840 in 2020 to $1,200 per tonne at the ...
Read MorePulp price volatility is here to stay, and it remains one of the key business fundamentals and critical success factors to mitigate related risks. In this regard, seeking new solutions, building trust, and long-term commitment play a central role. Large buyers and sellers are in a position to drive change, upon which many others will follow.
Read MoreOn 24 June'2021, Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. today announces price increases across its engineered papers portfolio effective July 1st. The increases could be up to 15 % percent and are a direct result of the sharp and exceptional rises in raw material prices with market wood pulp costs up by 50% in the past six months.
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