Forest products long-term forecasts and asset analysis

Explore 2026 industry shifts as Brazil’s protein boom and Mexico’s evolving trade reshape pulp, paper, and packaging dynamics.

As the year draws to a close, GCC mills are strategically trimming containerboard inventories, anticipating a swift rebound in demand following New Year celebrations and the onset of Ramadan preparations.

Fastmarkets launches assessments for western S-P-F #2&btr 2×4-2×12 delivered Vancouver and delivered Calgary, western S-P-F MSR 1650f and 2100f 2×4 and 2×6 delivered Vancouver, eastern S-P-F #1&2 2×4 and 2×6 8’-16’ specified lengths delivered Montreal, eastern S-P-F MSR 1650f and 2100f 2×4 delivered Toronto, and 1650f 2×6 delivered Toronto on Thursday December 18, 2025.

Brazil pulp industry and Brazil forest carbon are at a critical intersection, where commercial timber production meets climate-focused land management. This article explores how Brazil balances the demands of its thriving wood pulp sector with the expansion of forest carbon initiatives, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that shape its sustainable future. Read on for the […]

Italy’s largest pulp and paper producer, the Burgo Group, the country’s paper industry association, Assocarta, and the General Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria) have all warned that the country’s paper mills will struggle to compete with European competitors as long as the country relies on energy imports subject to price volatility and regulatory uncertainty.

India’s fast-growing economy, powered by strong consumption, booming e-commerce, and export-focused policies, is driving structural growth in corrugated packaging demand across FMCG, retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and fresh produce. The ban on single-use plastics and a broader sustainability push have accelerated the shift toward paper-based, recyclable packaging. Our assessment brings clarity to India’s fragmented […]