by jondabach | Oct 8, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices
Updates from China Replas this year revealed a market update regarding pellet imports. This update was made around the time scrap import restrictions were being introduced in Southeast Asia. Berg Mill shares information on the recycled pellet import update and what...
by jondabach | Sep 17, 2018 | Market Prices, Recycling, Shipping and Logistics
There is no doubt that 2018 has been a challenging year for recycling companies, as Asian markets, new policies, and burdensome tariffs have created a lasting uncertainty in the industry. North America has struggled throughout this time and the shift has forced us to...
by jondabach | Aug 27, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices, Recycling
As promised, restrictions are coming from other countries, such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The U.S. continues to consider other avenues that are left, as overseas options are becoming scarce. This week, Berg Mill provides market updates regarding Thailand’s...
by jondabach | Aug 21, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices
A new 25% tariff will be imposed on August 23, fulfilling most of the expectations the industry predicted. The tariff has directly affected the market, and suppliers are battling price cuts from buyers. This week, Berg Mill highlights the new RCP import tariff and how...
by jondabach | Aug 6, 2018 | Market Prices, News Brief, Recycling, Sustainability
Last month officially marked a year after China announced their mixed paper import ban. Recyclers have struggled to make progress during this difficult time, and it is about to get even more challenging with China’s most recent announcements. Berg Mill reports the...
by jondabach | Jul 5, 2017 | Market Conditions, Market Prices
Actions recently taken by National Sword-wielding Chinese agencies are beginning to resemble the FBI’s efforts to combat drug smuggling in the eighties. In the blown-out style of Netflix Narcos, 172 enforcement officers raided 16 warehouses around Guangdong, capturing...
