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Pulp price hikes planned for European markets in January

(Gernsbach, Germany, 10 Jan 2017) Manufacturers of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) have informed their European customers of plans to raise their prices for NBSK pulp to $820/metr.t with effect from 1 January, EUWID reported this week.
As per EUWID, bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp are also trying to lift their prices on the market in Europe. In December, several manufacturers have announced a price hike for BEK pulp, effective 1 January.
To read complete report Go To: “NBSK pulp manufacturers announce January price hikes” (Source: EUWID)

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