China's total recovered paper
(RCP) imports dropped 23.5% to nearly 2.076 million tonnes in October, down
from some 2.714 million tonnes in September, according to data from China
Customs (see table below).
October's figure was still 8.6%
higher than the 1.911 million tonnes recorded in the same month of 2011,
though.
China's total pulp imports grew
3.8% in October compared to the previous month, to nearly 1.379 million tonnes,
according to data from China Customs (see table below).
Chinese buyers snapped up
tonnage in August and September for restocking, following price cuts by
sellers. Most of these volumes arrived at Chinese ports in September and
October, which was reflected in the customs data.
