European paper industry in a state of flux

摘要

2014 saw a number of significant announcements from paper manufacturers concerning their European operations. OPI caught up with Darren Clargo, Data Analyst at specialist paper market research and consultancy firm EMGE, for an update. Data from the latest EMGE Cut Size Monitor indicates that from January to November 2014, demand for cut-size office paper in Europe fell by 1.6%. Prices have also fallen, but the report did suggest improving business prospects for the European cut-size sector in the coming few months.