Recovered paper

Track volatile recovered paper prices and shifts in trade to understand the dynamics of global demand

Don’t be caught off guard by the volatility of recovered paper sector. Changes in the price and availability of recovered fiber can ripple throughout the forest products industry.

You’ll get insights into the global recovered paper market, from experts based in North America, Europe and Asia reporting on the markets and keeping you up to date on price changes and the reasons behind them, from geopolitical tensions to fluctuating economies.

We provide leading price assessments utilising International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) compliant methodology and systems. Our forecasts on market movements help you to make informed decisions on the production and procurement of recovered paper. 

Know what’s moving the recovered paper markets and the forces influencing their short- and long-term prospects to reduce uncertainty and allow you to be prepared for the changes ahead. Understand the context around price developments, capacity and market disruptions to help optimize your business strategy.

Subscribe to our recovered paper insights to access:

Price and news

Breaking news and market-reflective prices covering 80 products and 2,800 sub-grades

Short-term forecasts

Analysis of the forces moving your markets and how they’ll play out over the next 1-2 years across seven major grades

Long-term forecasts

5- and 15-year forecasts underpinned by deep industry expertise, macroeconomic analysis and 50 years of historical data

Asset analysis

Cost and performance benchmarking covering more than 4,500 companies and 16,500 projects

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    What’s happening in the recovered paper market?

    Our subscribers have access to regular news and analysis, covering: supply, demand, capacity, consumption, imports/exports and regional price changes for recovered grades such as old corrugate containers. They also have access to up-to the minute alerts on recycled mills and the major developments affecting your business. Here’s just a small selection of the new and analysis our experts produce.

    Read the latest update on the proposed delay to the implementation to the EUDR.

    The postponement will now be voted on by both the Parliament and the Council.

    Our insightful webinar on the recovered paper (RCP) industry in North America includes insights on changing dynamics between producers and developments among suppliers, as well as expert analysis on how these are impacting the market more widely. For those who missed it, here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways.

    In our Sustainable Packaging Report we take a deep dive into the market dynamics and demand and supply trends and assess the outlook for the sector.

    In the week leading up to August 15, prices for old corrugated container (OCC) imports into Southeast Asia and Taiwan varied, leading to reduced demand and lower prices for US OCC in the region.

    US mills increased their consumption of recovered paper by 6.8% year-over-year, driven by a significant rise in demand for old corrugated containers (OCC) and mixed paper.

    How can we help you today?

    Fastmarkets forest products give market participants and investors the transparency and clarity to make critical and strategic business decisions.

    Market-reflective price data covering more than 2,800 commodities and 80 sub-grades with Fastmarkets forest products prices

    Asset analysis and 5 – and 15-year economic outlooks

    Near-term economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets

    Keep up to date with the latest pulp, paper, and wood products news, and be in the know about critical market shifts

    Formerly RISI events, these are the places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more

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    Why Fastmarkets Forest Products?
    Fastmarkets Forest Products brings together and builds on decades of expertise from RISI and Random Lengths. In order for you to stay ahead of industry trends and plan for what’s ahead, our forest products price data, forecasts, mill intelligence and reporting cover more than 3,500 grades.
    About RISI
    In March 2017, Fastmarkets announced its acquisition of RISI.

    RISI has been a leading provider of insight to the forest products industry for many decades, and is well known for its analysis, news and conferences.

    Fastmarkets has built on this foundation to bring you news, forecasts, mill intelligence and price reporting cover over 3,500 grades across the globe to inform and prepare you for the risks and opportunities ahead. Learn more here.
    About Random Lengths
    In 2018, RISI, as part of Fastmarkets, acquired Random Lengths.

    Random Lengths, still the most widely circulated and respected source of information for the wood products industry, continues to provide unbiased, consistent, and timely reports of market activity and prices, related trends, issues, and analyses. The company’s focus has traditionally been on North American markets, but as international trade in wood products has increased, we have expanded our coverage to prices and developments in overseas supplying regions. We also strive to deliver information to our customers in a timely and economical manner, utilizing modern technology. Learn more here.
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