N.A. SBS Markets Softer than Reported

Wilde further notes that discussions with numerous trade players in the bleached board (SBS) arena suggest that this market is softer than reported. Producers have announced $40 - $50/ton price hikes on SBS, effective late-May/early-June. Demand is OK, but not as strong as last-year, Wilde adds. In May, SBS estimated prices were flat at $1,130 - $1,180/ton, +8.5% y/y. "Based on numerous trade discussions, it appears that the market is transacting well below these levels," he points out.

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