January 2017 pulp stats; global pulp shipments up 11.2%
(Brussels, Belgium, March 01, 2017) Highlights January 2017 pulp stats:
• World producer stocks up estimated 152,000 tonnes
• Global shipments of 4 million tonnes up 11.2%
• China up 29.9%.
Global pulp deliveries decreased by 12.0% month on month to 3.978 million tonnes in January, down from 4.520 million tonnes in December, according to Pulp and Paper Products Council (PPPC). Global producers’ 36 days-of-supply in January was up 1 day MoM but down 3 days vs January 2016. BSK at 32 days, BHK at 39 days.
(Source: PPPC / UTIPULP)