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China’s Pulp and Paper Expansion: How Overcapacity Is Reshaping Global Competitiveness
China’s pulp and paper industry continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, with new mill projects, advanced technologies, and state-backed...
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Overview of the Global Pulp and Paper Market in Q2 2025
As the global pulp and paper sector moves through 2025, one thing has become clear: resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival strategy.
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[Webinar Recap] European Plant Closures and Asian Overcapacity: Global Chemicals in Transition
As the global chemicals sector navigates mounting pressures, two themes are at the forefront: European plant closures and Asian overcapacity. Ahead...
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Risks, Opportunities, and Strategic Pathways in the Global Pulp and Paper Industry
The global pulp and paper industry is undergoing a major shift. Market forces, sustainability mandates, and geopolitical factors are reshaping how...
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A Summary of the Global Forest Industry: H1 2025
The first half of 2025 was another period of dynamic change for the global forest industry. Timber, wood fiber, lumber, and biomass markets each...
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The Continuing Effects of Trade Tensions on Pulp and Paper Markets
Since the onset of the Trump-era trade wars, tariffs and trade tensions have become a defining characteristic of US economic policy—and their long...
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What the US’ 50% Tariff on Brazil Could Mean for Pulp and Paper Markets
On July 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, with the new policy slated to take...
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How PCA’s Acquisition of Greif Impacts Industry Professionals
The other week, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) announced its acquisition of Greif’s containerboard operations. The $1.8 billion deal includes...
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PCA to Acquire Greif’s Containerboard Business: What This Means for the Paper Packaging Landscape
On July 1, 2025, Greif, Inc. announced it will sell its containerboard business to Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) for $1.8 billion. This...
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How Iran Closing the Strait of Hormuz Could Impact the Global Pulp and Paper Industry
As geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, questions around the Strait of Hormuz’s stability have surfaced—raising serious concerns across...