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Forest products long-term forecasts and asset analysis

Asset analysis and 5- and 15-year economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets

Accelerate growth when you use our in-depth analyses and mid- and long-term forecasts to underpin your strategic plans.

Our analysts bring together Fastmarkets’ detailed cost and asset analysis and their expertise in macroeconomic analysis to project demand, production, shipments, inventories, capacity, operating rates and trade data on a 5 – to 15-year time horizon.

As the only intelligence provider covering the forest value chain from end to end, Fastmarkets’ modeling considers the inter-dependencies and dynamics between markets and grades. Models integrate our own mill cost benchmarking data with in-depth intelligence on mills and machines to determine price floors and the impact of closures.

Buyers and sellers of forest products use our forecasts and analysis to:
  • Build more resilient supply chains
  • Develop end-of-life roadmaps that protect profitability
  • Seize long-term growth opportunities
  • Facilitate third-party due diligence support for funding and investment
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Long-term forecasts: Markets we cover
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Forest products
asset analysis

Delve deeper into mill assets and understand production costs



Fastmarkets’ forest products asset analysis hub includes global mill intelligence and cost analysis that can bring you insights into mill operations and cost of production and more. Head to our hub to:
  • Uncover the largest global asset database for forest products
  • Access our cost benchmarking service to compare production costs
  • Learn whether you are paying the right price for your packaging products
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Latest news and analysis
Lumber, Plywood, Wood
Pallet prices 2024: Stay informed with Fastmarkets data

Explore Fastmarkets’ new pallet pricing series, bringing clarity to softwood GMA Grade A markets for manufacturers, traders and related industries.

November 22, 2024
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By: Ian Templeton
Open consultation on methodology for Log Lines (LL) and Woodfiber and Biomass Markets (WBM): pricing notice

This consultation, which is open until December 19, 2024, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRAs). This includes all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. You can […]

November 19, 2024
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By: the Fastmarkets team
Open consultation on methodology for Latin America Recovered Paper: pricing notice

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for Latin America Recovered Paper, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. This consultation, which is open until December 31, 2024, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of […]

November 19, 2024
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By: the Fastmarkets team
Open consultation on methodology for Latin America Graphic Papers Paper: pricing notice

This consultation, which is open until December 31, 2024, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRAs). This includes all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. You can […]

November 19, 2024
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By: the Fastmarkets team
Open consultation on methodology for Latin America Packaging Paper and Board: pricing notice

This consultation, which is open until December 31, 2024, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRAs). This includes all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. You can […]

November 19, 2024
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By: the Fastmarkets team
Wood, Person, Worker
Navigating the lumber market as prices hit a 15-month high

You can read a snippet of our weekly lumber report, featuring insights into the trends behind the continued increase in prices.

November 18, 2024
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By: Joe Pruski
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Fastmarkets forest products give market participants and investors the transparency and clarity to make critical and strategic business decisions.

Forest products prices

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

Index builder

Track and compare your paper and packaging prices against objective benchmarks

Forest products short-term forecasts

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

News and market analysis

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

Forest products events

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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