Russia’s BSK (bleached softwood kraft) pulp exports were down 10% y/y in January 2017, according to data maintained by the Customs Committee of Russia. During the same period, exports of BHK (bleached hardwood kraft) pulp declined 24%.

The following table shows Russia BSK and BHK pulp exports for January 2017 versus 2016, from key global areas and the world as a whole.