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Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI), 2021 to YTD 2023.

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Hardwood Fiber Prices Spike to 10-Year High as 2023 Finishes

Big movements in the global wood fiber market have led to some significant changes over the last three years. Various economic tensions, conflicts...

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OCC Prices Have Increased Rapidly – How Does it Impact Linerboard Competitiveness?

According to our transaction-based benchmark Recycled Fiber 360, spot prices have increased dramatically recently. More importantly, the "last tons"...

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Recycled Fiber Contract Prices Outpace Spot Prices: The Limits of Certain Pricing Indices

During the latter half of the year, the prices of recycled fiber in the US Southeast region witnessed a noticeable increase. Within just four months,...

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2023 Pulp and Paper Industry Year in Review

As the pulp and paper industry navigated 2023, it faced a dynamic landscape marked by challenges and opportunities. There was a modest dip in...

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Line graph of southern yellow pine kiln dried prices, 2023 year to date.

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2023 Recap: SYP KD Lumber Prices Fall to 2019 Lows as Economy Slumps

As 2023 finishes out, SYP KD lumber prices have steadily fallen to levels not seen since 2019. With economic factors showing a potential recession on...

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Carbon Benchmarking: The Key to Finding the Right Supplier for CPG Companies

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of and concerned about the environmental impact that companies have on our planet. With climate change and...

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From Importer to Exporter: An Overview of Brazil's Tissue Industry

Portuguese-speaking Brazil managed to avoid the fragmentation experienced by the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America during the colonial...

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A working lumber yard with processed boards and timber.

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2024 Outlook on Russian Exports in the Lumber Market

Russian exports in the global lumber market have changed substantially as their war against Ukraine continues. With the huge shift in exports from...

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Trends in China's Pulp, Paper, and Forestry Industry

A Brief Snapshot of the Global Paper Industry The global pulp and paper industry continues to thrive, with a strong focus on the packaging sector and...

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Smurfit Westrock logo after the merger.

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Smurfit WestRock Merger: Considerations for Paper Packaging Purchasers

The creation of the newly formed dynamic packaging company Smurfit WestRock has left many pulp and paper professionals wondering how this merger will...

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Cepi 2023 event promo.

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Paper & Beyond: Insights on Pulp and Paper Market Developments in 2023

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) is set to host its annual event, Paper & Beyond, from November 28 to 29, 2023, in Brussels,...

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