Europe Seeing Pulp Prices Rise

Pulp inventories are at the lowest levels in over 10 years throughout Europe, estimated to be 750,000 tons, down 8.5% in October vs. September, and down 51% vs. 2008. As a result, price increases are happening worldwide, with NBSK pulp at $800/MT in Europe and SBSK at $760/MT. China’s increased in demand for pulp is effecting all markets.