Softwood pulp prices yield, while hardwood pulp remains firm

Negotiations on contract prices for January on the European pulp market ended in early February with price cuts for key pulp grades amidst weak demand. Demand from many paper producers remains weak with occasional improvement from the very low levels in December and January....

Reports on December price negotiations are quite varied. While some producers say their contracts have already been wrapped up, others were still in the middle of talks even at the end of the first week of the new business year of 2023. An EUWID source talking about the softwood market segment told EUWID: “We did not...

Global demand for pulp has eased, suppliers said at the end of October. However, they add that regional differences may be pronounced. While the pulp business in Asia, particularly in China, in recent months proved to be “bitterly disappointing”, demand on the European market is comparatively robust. However, market...