Woodfree paper prices continuing to stage a rally on the German market

Forecasting what’s next for Germany’s paper market is no walk in the park at the moment. The downward slide in ordering in a number of market segments in decline seen for a few weeks now is the result of both seasonal effects and the fact that many customers stocked up a lot in spring when supply was strained and...

Producers of fine paper are not concerned about signs of softening demand. The market is no longer “burning hot” everywhere, commented one player on the easing of the situation. However, paper mills see no reason to give into occasional calls for price reductions. Instead, they stress that the cost situation remains...

International Paper (IP) is reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The US company is thinking about possible measures to be taken concerning the Ilim Group in Russia, in which it has a 50 per cent joint venture interest. "We are actively reassessing with all of the stakeholders involved our options for our...