It has been a rollercoaster year for recycled paper markets around the globe as many exporters scramble to find destinations other than China for their wastepaper. Perhaps indicating an attempt to stabilize its domestic recovered paper (RCP) market, China issued a first round of import permits earlier than expected. On December 14, 2018, China’s Ministry…
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China Seeks Cuts in Recovered Paper Imports as Economy Continues to Decline
In light of China’s wavering economy, buyers of recovered paper (RCP) imports from the U.S. and Europe are pushing for lower prices. Despite the fact that RCP shipments are set to land in China this January, China’s buyers don’t yet have 2019 import permits that would allow them to do so. (more…)
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Containerboard Supply and Demand Growth
Though most of the stories making headlines throughout this year have been about decreases in supply or dismal news, the industry is finally starting to see a turnaround with expected containerboard growth. Original presentations and predictions revealed growth through 2020, but the numbers are starting to look even better. Berg Mill reports on the numbers…
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More Recycled Pellet Imports Headed to China
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 effects this has had on the industry. (more…)
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