CICC released its 2026 outlook for the paper industry, stating that looking forward to 2026, consumer demand is still in a moderate recovery stage, with various changes in the supply and demand of paper types: the supply and demand for pulp and paper types is still relaxed, and pulp and paper integration leaders are expected to continue to obtain excessive profits; the production capacity of box board corrugated paper has basically come to an end, and it is expected to take the lead in the current supply and demand imbalance cycle, leading to a recovery in production capacity utilization and a year-on-year increase in the price of tonne paper.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
CICC released its 2026 outlook for the paper industry, stating that looking forward to 2026, consumer demand is still in a moderate recovery stage, with various changes in the supply and demand of paper types: the supply and demand for pulp and paper types is still relaxed, and pulp and paper integration leaders are expected to continue to obtain excessive profits; the production capacity of box board corrugated paper has basically come to an end, and it is expected to take the lead in the current supply and demand imbalance cycle, leading to a recovery in production capacity utilization and a year-on-year increase in the price of tonne paper.