Panelists at the Bureau of International Recycling convention in October see India and Southeast Asia as imported scrap paper growth markets.

Recently, The Pulp and Paper Times spoke to Mr M L Agarwal, Founder and Managing Director, Central India Packaging Co Pvt. Ltd, and Vice Chairman of International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA). Mr Agarwal, having headed Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers Assocition (FCBM) way back in 1989 and then having been instrumental in formation of Asia Corrugated Case Association (ACCA) in mid 90s & then heading that august body in 2003-5.

The pulp and paper industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector. Staying informed about price trends, demand patterns, and strategic moves others are making is essential for making informed business decisions.

Latin America has established itself as a prominent force in the global pulp market, with multiple countries in the region playing a pivotal role.

IP has announced plans to permanently close the Orange mill and two fibre lines at the Pensacola and Riegelwood pulp mills in the US. The "strategic actions" will result in more than 850 jobs being axed at the three sites.

Prices in North America and Europe, in particular, have seen stabilization and, in some cases, modest strengthening in the latter half of the year.