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Ukraine-Russia: Trade Impact Analysis Autumn 2022

Already high, volatile and uncertain gas prices – within Europe in particular – were exacerbated by the suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea gas pipes at the hands of Russian agents earlier this week. Just as initial improvements in gas and energy...

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Recycled Fiber 360: Accessible, Reliable Recycled Fiber Prices at Your Fingertips

We’ve heard it dozens and dozens of times over the past two years as we have completed over 30 interviews with buyers, sellers, and traders of...

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Next Global Chemical Shortage, Caustic Soda

Caustic soda demand could exceed global capacity in the latter half of this decade. That’s what analysis of trends versus current and future...

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Wood Chip Supplies Diminish and Prices Soar in the Pacific Northwest

Labor union strikes and industry developments that have pinched the supply of conifer wood chips in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) now have a number of...

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10 Interesting Facts about the Current State of the Pulp and Paper Industry

A heightened sense of uncertainty continues to plague various aspects of our lives as global geopolitical trade flows and economic structures remain...

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Russian War Has Tripled Wood Pellet Prices

Russia's war is changing wood pellet market dynamics in Europe, with prices tripling in 12 months. The international trade of wood pellets has...

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Softwood Log Trade Down 20% Due to Russia Halting Exports

A halt in Russian log exports and reduced wood demand in China contributed to a 20% decline in international softwood log trade in the first half of...

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European Parliament Recognizes Primary Woody Biomass as a Renewable Energy Source

On September 14, the European Parliament voted to recognize primary woody biomass as a renewable energy source, which is consistent with its prior...

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Major Moves in the P&P Industry that Occurred in 3Q 2022

With so much activity that has occurred in the pulp and paper industry over the last quarter, it’s difficult to keep up with some of the major...

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Status of Global Forest Industry: Q3 2022

Performance across 2022 has thus far seen global impacts from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Demand instability continues to affect all major areas...

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