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Stay updated with the latest developments, market trends, and innovations in the global pulp and paper industry
16 news articles from leading industry sources
A fundamental shift is underway in the global pulp and paper industry. Chinese manufacturers have built substantial excess capacity over the past decade, and this oversupply is now rippling across international markets.
The pulp and paper industry is positioning itself at the forefront of industrial decarbonization. Recent pilot projects have demonstrated that pulp mills can capture carbon dioxide with remarkable efficiency, while the unique nature of their emissions creates opportunities for genuine atmospheric carbon removal rather than mere emissions reduction.
The shift away from plastic packaging is creating substantial opportunities for paper coating manufacturers. Market analysts project the global pulp and paper coatings sector will grow from $5.4 billion in 2024 to $8.2 billion by 2033, driven by e-commerce growth, regulatory changes, and consumer preferences for sustainable materials.
Finnish forest products company UPM closed 2025 with improved fourth-quarter performance and robust cash generation. The company also revealed plans for a significant joint venture with Sappi that would reshape the European graphic paper landscape.
The Navigator Company, one of Europe's largest producers of uncoated woodfree papers, has announced a $30 per ton price increase for international markets effective immediately. A separate increase of 5-8% will apply to North American shipments beginning March 1, 2026.
International Paper will divide into two separate publicly traded companies following its $9.9 billion acquisition of DS Smith. The restructuring creates a North American-focused packaging company and an independent EMEA business.
The Canadian federal government is investing $7.5 million to help Kap Paper evaluate a potential transition to medium-density fibreboard production.
White Birch Paper confirmed the permanent closure of its F.F. Soucy Paper Mill in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, ending more than 60 years of operations after informing employee representatives and the Unifor union.
Valmet is acquiring industrial valve company Severn Group, gaining access to flow control solutions used across demanding process industry applications globally.
UPM achieved a significant production milestone at its Leuna biorefinery in Germany, successfully producing its first commercial wood-based biochemicals.
Sylvamo's board appointed John Sims as CEO effective January 1, 2026, with David Petratis becoming chairman of the board.
Suzano started up a new fluff pulp production line at its Limeira Mill in São Paulo, increasing total capacity from 100,000 to 440,000 tonnes annually with a R$490 million investment.
Total U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in November 2025 compared to November 2024, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
UPM announced it will cease graphic paper production at its Ettringen mill in Germany on December 31, 2025, as part of ongoing capacity adjustments.
Wood pulp production reached 189 million tonnes while international trade expanded 2% to an all-time high of 73 million tonnes, signaling recovery in the forest products sector.
