NBSK pulp prices expected to remain stable while eucalyptus pulp price slide is slowing in November

摘要

After a turbulent year, market observers now expect the pulp market to be sailing in calmer waters towards the end of the year. "We were able to keep NBSK pulp prices stable for the first time in October since November 2018," said one producer that has already fixed unchanged prices of $820-$830/t in contracts for the current month. This development has already been confirmed by converting companies. However, they indicate that a trend reversal is not yet in sight. There was no impetus causing a narrowing of the market, reports said. On the other hand, there was no reason either why prices should sink further. Most respondents say demand is normal at present. However, it is expected to decline once again towards the end of December as converting companies usually do not build up larger stocks at the turn of the year.