,Chinese CBP industry
#1 Aug. 30, 2025 15:45:11
,Chinese CBP industry
Chinese CBP Industry: a new round of price increases
China's pulp and paper industry is going through a period of significant changes. The third week of August was marked by a new wave of price increases for packaging cartons, while the financial results for the first half of 2025 show mixed industry dynamics.  A new round of price increases for packaging cartons Nine Dragons Paper, China's largest packaging materials manufacturer, has led a new wave of price increases: • Factories in Tianjin and Hebei: • From August 18: 50 yuan/ton increase in prices for recycled kraft paper and packaging cartons • Craft liners with a density of 110-140 g/m2 — +30 yuan/ton • From August 20: craft liners 145 g/m2 and above — +30 yuan/ton • Coated cartons — +50 yuan/ton Regional producers are following the trend Other key players have also announced price increases.: • Hubei Rongcheng Recycling Technology: all types of paper — +50 yuan/ton (from August 20th) • Wuzhou Special Paper: packaging products — +50 yuan/ton (from August 20th) • Shanxi Hengyue New Material Technology: corrugated paper — +30 yuan/ton (from August 16) The reasons for the price increase The main factors influencing pricing: • Rising cost of raw materials — increased prices for waste paper and primary fibers • Environmental requirements — stricter production standards • Energy costs — rising electricity and gas prices • Logistical costs — increased transportation costs Financial results of the industry in the first half of 2025 In the first half of the year, the Chinese paper industry faced serious challenges:
The decrease in profitability is due to high competition, rising costs and a slowdown in consumption in the domestic market. Pulp market development It is projected that by the end of 2025, China will introduce: • Broadleaf pulp: 1.6 million tons • Softwood pulp: 100 thousand tons • Total capacity input: 2.55 million tons Planned production of finished products: • Double adhesive paper: 1.6 million tons • White cardboard: 3.1 million tons • Special paper: 800 thousand tons Impact on related industries Packaging industry: The increase in prices for cardboard packaging will affect manufacturers of corrugated cardboard, packaging companies and the e-commerce sector. Furniture industry: the cost of chipboard, MDF, laminated coverings and decorative elements will change. Tags: #China Central Bank #pulp #paper industry #cardboard prices #Chinese market Переведено «Яндекс.Переводчиком» Edited Moderator (Aug. 30, 2025 15:45:52) Offline
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