Publication Paper Price Forecast
Our Paper Price Forecast report helps businesses make informed decisions with reliable, data-driven insights into paper pricing trends. It’s an invaluable tool for professionals in Publishing and Printing who rely on accurate pricing data to optimize purchasing and budgeting strategies.
Report Summary
EMGE publish Quarterly and Annual paper price forecasts for the following Publication Paper grades:
- Newsprint
- SC Magazine:
- LWC Magazine
- CWF Reels
- NBSK Pulp
Price index forecasts are published for these markets:
- UK (in GBP/tonne)
- Mainland Europe (in EURO/t)
- USA (in USD/t)
Note: Woodfree Paper and BEK Pulp Price Forecasts are published in the EMGE European Woodfree Forecast.
Paper Price Market Trends Report – September 2024
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of paper pricing in the UK, Mainland Europe and the USA. It provides both short- and long-term forecasts, along with market dynamics for upcoming periods, including:
- Market Developments: Key local and global changes affecting paper prices today.
- Insights: Analysis and insights from a global perspective including key markets such as Germany, India and Japan.
- Supply-Demand Balance: Monitoring shifts in production capacity and demand across regions.
- Demand Growth: Covering Newsprint, SC and LWC, CWF Reels and NBSK Pulp.
- Raw Material Costs: Analysis of the cost of essential inputs like Pulp and Waste Paper.
- Impact of Regulations: How evolving regulations will affect manufacturers and necessary adaptations.
- Cost Indicators: 8 cost indicator charts covering Pulp, Waste Paper, Other Raw Materials, Energy (Elec and Gas), Transportation and Labour Costs
- Paper Pricing Charts: Historical pricing and forecasts illustrated clearly.
The report looks at multiple factors including supply-demand dynamics, capacity adjustments in mills, and fluctuations in operating rates. It focuses on the structural changes and ongoing market developments within the industry, including how economic recovery and inflationary pressures post-pandemic have driven fluctuations in demand and supply. While recovery is underway, supply chains remain under strain due to geopolitical factors, such as the conflict in Ukraine, which has disrupted energy supplies crucial to paper production.
It looks at changes in input costs, including raw materials and energy prices, which are leading drivers of the recent rise in paper prices. Additionally, regulatory and environmental concerns are pushing mills toward more sustainable production processes, which could impact overall costs and market behaviour. The report looks at potential adaptions that will be needed by paper manufacturers to cover more stringent environmental regulations in the coming years.
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About EMGE Paper Industry Consultants
EMGE, market leaders in paper, packaging and tissue intelligence specialize in forecasting paper prices for a variety of grades and markets. With over 80 years of combined experience in this area, you can trust our reports to deliver the insights you need to stay ahead in a competitive market.
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