Paper business will not be profitable for the next 1-2 years; Export will remain decreased in future, says paper mills owners

The sluggish demand for recycled-based paper in India is also caused by excess capacity. Excess production of kraft paper is lowering the price and excess supply of paper is not creating a good vibe for the market.

American market with €400 million virgin unbleached kraft paper machine

The new paper machine will bring 200,000 tonnes of unbleached kraft paper into the industry per year

Corrugated firms battle for talented staff as labour market continues to bite

Attracting talented staff and the price of paper are some of the biggest issues facing corrugated packaging firms, according to industry experts.

Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Decreased One Percent in June 2023

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June decreased 1% compared to June 2022. They were down 4% when compared to the same 6 months of 2022.

US OCC prices in Asia edge up on restocking at Southeast Asian recycled pulp mills and Indian plants

Prices for US-origin old corrugated containers (OCC) have crept up $5 per tonne in Southeast Asia (SEA) and Taiwan despite an ongoing downturn in the downstream packaging market across Asia. Contacts said the increases were due to restocking at recycled pulp plants operated by China-affiliated producers in SEA and an increase in inquiries from India.