In 2018, over 3.1 million tons of thermal papers were sold globally and the consumption is likely to grow at a subdued rate of 2.7% in 2019, according to a latest study. 

Containerboard production in June 2019 decreased 6.6 percent compared to June 2018 and was down 4.9 percent year-to-date. The average daily production compared to May 2019 was 0.6 percent higher.

Each year in July CEPI publishes the latest preliminary market and production data for the previous year. 

According to the report, the global paper dyes market was USD 954 million in 2018 and is expected to reach around USD 1,230 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 3.7% between 2019 and 2025.

Total European shipments of graphic papers in April 2019 were down 4.1% vs. April 2018 and are down 6.1% year-to-date.

A February 2019 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) resulted in several news articles and stories stating, “The Issue with Tissue.” The NRDC report focused criticism on North American bath tissue producers for the amount of virgin fiber used in their products and the impact on the environment resulting from the cutting of boreal forests for the virgin fiber supply.

Containerboard production in May 2019 decreased six percent compared to May 2018 and was down 4.5 percent year-to-date.

The report featured revised data based on findings from the 59th Annual Capacity Survey released May 15. Containerboard production in April 2019 decreased 5.3 percent compared to April 2018 and was down 4.1 percent year-to-date.

Prices of the main printing and communication paper grades are set to remain at current levels or rise throughout 2019.

Total European shipments of graphic papers in February 2019 were down 4.9% vs. February 2018 and are down 6.1% year-to-date.

Containerboard production decreased 8.6 percent compared to March 2018 and was down 3.9 percent year-to-date.

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Australia’s average hardwood chip export price to China hit an all-time peak of AUDFob230.64 per bone dried metric tonne (bdmt) in January 2019.

Incorrect export declarations falsely dragging average prices down

The outlook for the global paper and forest products industry has been changed to negative from stable, Moody's Investors Service says in a new report.

Total European shipments of graphic papers in January 2019 were down 4.6% vs. January 2018 and are down 4.6% year-to-date.

Ecological trends and worry over pollution and climate change are putting more and more pressure on the textile market.

Containerboard production decreased 1.8 percent compared to February 2018 and was down 1.4 percent year-to-date.

Rising tissue output, slowing growth for paper and board seen by new study

EURO-GRAPH publishes December 2018

• Total European shipments of graphic papers in December 2018 were down 8.1% vs. December 2017 and year-to-date shipments were down 5.4%.

New research from Smithers Pira reveals the top disruptive trends that are having a profound effect on the paper and board market.