Prices for P&W paper and coated ivory board keep rising in China; recycled board muted

摘要

The price increases for fine paper and coated ivory board have accelerated this month in China, while prices for recycled packaging board have been flat as sales slow. Having achieved an average increase of around RMB 300/tonne ($44/ tonne) last month, major producers of coated fine paper (CFP) tabled another RMB 300/tonne hike, effective from January 1.