Germany’s paper markets fall into a deep summer slump this year

The development on the kraftliner market in Germany was not very clear-cut in April. Experts agree that brown kraftliner is meanwhile readily available following the easing of business for corrugated board producers....

Buyers of woodfree coated and uncoated paper in Germany say they are feeling the crushing effects of a permanent shortage of paper, unprecedented price volatility and non-binding delivery dates that stretch further and further into the future. Paper producers stress they are making every effort to deliver to their...

Within a few days of the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, prices for energy, especially gas and fuels have soared even further. There are now frequent reports about paper mills having to halt production. Producers of recycled corrugated case material are also dealing with logistic problems and the energy price shock....