Domtar, which originally
announced a $30/tonne price increase on northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK)
market pulp to North American customers that was effective on March 1, will
delay its price hike until April.
Domtar told domestic customers
its NBSK list price would still increase to $930/tonne, but its effective date
is now April 1, industry contacts said.
West Fraser informed customers
in North America that it will increase northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK)
pulp prices to $930/tonne, up $30/tonne effective April 1, RISI learned today.
International Paper (IP)
announced to North American customers last week that its paper grade softwood
and hardwood kraft market pulp prices would increase effective March 1,
industry contacts said.
Memphis-headquartered IP told
domestic customers that its list price on southern bleached softwood kraft
(SBSK) would increase by $20/tonne, according to market participants.
