Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Pulp Hikes Scheduled for Europe

Mercer International will raise its price for northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp in Europe to $860/tonne effective March 1.
Brazilian pulp producer Cenibra has begun informing customers that it will raise its price for bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp in all regions effective March 1.
The increase will bring Cenibra's price for BEK in Europe to $820/tonne, in China to $720/tonne and in North America to $870/tonne. 
Stora Enso today began informing its clients that it will increase its northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp prices to $860/tonne in the European market, effective Mar. 1, which means a $20/tonne price hike. The company's last price hike was announced in January, when values moved up to $840/tonne in Europe.   
Brazilian Fibria, world's largest bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp producer, today told RISI that is implementing a $20/tonne price hike in all regions, effective Mar. 1. Prices in Europe will move to $820/tonne, to $870/tonne in NA and $720/tonne in Asia. 
Södra will raise the price of its softwood pulp to US$ 860.00 and hardwood pulp to USD 820.00 per tonne in Europe effective from 1st March 2013.