Global Pulp Markets Softer Worldwide

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Market pulp production increased 8% during the first five months this year, WRQ adds. The biggest increases have been in Western Europe and selected countries in Eastern Europe, Russia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan.

Global pulp markets started to soften in July after strengthening for almost 12 straight months. Actual transaction prices, if not list prices, have leveled off and market observers believe the peak has been reached for now and that prices will be lower in the fall