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The European graphic paper industry keeps reacting, and not preparing for upcoming challenges

Alejandro Mata

This year, European graphic paper market conditions have been full of surprises. Not only has demand for the various grades behaved differently than originally expected, prices have also changed their behavior over the course of the year. For some grades, demand has been surprisingly strong, such as uncoated woodfree, which although still projected to decline 0.5% by year end, continues to enjoy one of the best performing years since the start of its secular decline in 2008. Other grades...  Read more

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European Containerboard Conversion Study

A detailed analysis of European graphic paper machine conversion potential and impact on containerboard markets.

As the European graphic paper industry remains in a state of secular decline, many producers are continuing to struggle with overcapacity. Some mills are looking to, or have already, converted their machines to produce packaging and specialty papers. Due to its similar basis weights and high volume commodity nature, containerboard has been seen as the most typical conversion product.

RISI's new study analyzes available capacity for conversion and potential impact it would have on containerboard markets.

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China Boxboard Study

China has experienced rapid capacity growth with a peak growth rate of nearly 17% in 2013. This growth will continue at 7-9% through 2015. For virgin cartonboard grades, supply surplus will reach 1 million tonnes in 2014 and will likely surpass 2 million tonnes in 2015. The nation’'s total virgin cartonboard capacity will also surpass North America'’s total capacity in 2014. For recycled boxboard, 2013 already showed the largest market imbalance in eight years.

Overall, this aggressive capacity expansion and domestic market imbalance is leading to serious trade implications. Over the next five years, the nation is expected to have a significant impact on the global boxboard export market.

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