Paper production boosted by rising demand in November

Greenwich (CT), USA, February 16, 2018 – According to CW Research’s Paper and Pulp Country Market Data coverage available on IPPWeek.com, paper volumes in November 2017 have displayed a positive development across international markets, namely France, Germany, and Japan; whereas Brazil continued to record a promising evolution in pulp production.

As noted by Tea Vukicevic, associate analyst with CW Research: “2017 proved to have been a very positive year for the pulp industry. Pulp manufacturers across the globe kept benefiting from overall demand improvements and kept implementing price increases. Without any substantial production increases in the following months, 2018 is expected to continue to be a positive momentum regarding pulp pricing. On the other hand, in Europe, non-integrated mills could be pressured by ongoing pulp price hikes.”

Paper production improves in Europe and Japan; Brazilian pulp output on the rise

In Western Europe, paper and carton production increased in November YoY, while pulp production faced a decrease on a yearly basis. In France, output of paper and carton recorded an expansion in volumes when compared to the previous year, while year-to-date pulp production rose above 1.5 million tons for the first eleven months of 2017. In Germany, paper and cardboard production rose to 2.0 million tons in November 2017, slightly above the volumes recorded in 2016. Similarly, utilization of recovered paper rose one percent on a yearly basis.

In Japan, the paper and pulp industries faced increasing volumes on a yearly basis. Pulp production improved three percent year-on-year, while Japanese pulp consumption grew two percent on a yearly basis.

Brazil continued to record YoY improvements in pulp production in November, but pulp exports suffered a contraction during the month due to lower demand in China and the U.S., and higher domestic pulp consumption. Brazilian pulp exports fell to 1.0 million tons in November 2017, while pulp production in the country rose six percent on a yearly basis. Over the same period, Brazilian pulp FOB prices increased by 2.2% MoM.

****
For more information, placing an order, or interview inquiries, please contact Liviu Dinu, Market Services & Marketing Consultant, CW Group, by phone at +40-744-67-44-11, or e-mail at ld@cwgrp.com

About IPP Market Data
CW Research’s Paper and Pulp Country Market Data extensively covers the industry’s main trends across the globe. Particular emphasis is given to demand & supply volumes for the largest pulp producing markets around the world. Presented in an objective, easy-to-understand format, Paper and Pulp Country Market Data reporting is an indispensable tool part of the IPPWeek.com market intelligence platform for paper and pulp producers, suppliers, investors and end-users that must stay up-to-date with the latest industry information.

Find out more about CW Research’s Paper and Pulp Country Market Data here: http://www.cwgrp.com/ippweeknews/market-data

About CW Group
The Greenwich (Conn.), USA headquartered CW Group is a leading advisory, research and business intelligence boutique with a global presence and a multi-industry orientation. CW Group is particularly recognized for its sector expertise in heavy-side building materials (cement), light-side building materials, traditional and renewable power & energy, petrochemicals, metals & mining, industrial minerals, industrial manufacturing, bulk cargo & shipping, among others. We have a strong functional capability, grounded in our methodical and quantitative philosophy, including due diligence, sourcing intelligence, feasibility studies and commodity forecasting. www.cwgrp.com

CW Group
PO Box 5263, Greenwich, CT 06831, USA
Liviu Dinu (inquiries@cwgrp.com)

This release was published on openPR.