June Global Pulp Statistics

Global pulp deliveries increased by 8.1% to 4.466 million tonnes in June, according to Pulp and Paper Products Council (PPPC) data 

Shipments rose 4.8% in year-on-year terms, up from the 4.261 million tonnes registered in June 2016. Bleached softwood kraft (BSK) pulp shipments edged up from 1.985 million tonnes in May to 1.989 million tonnes in June, while bleached hardwood kraft (BHK) pulp deliveries grew from 2.013 million tonnes in May to 2.347 million tonnes in June.

Global producer inventories stood at 34 days of supply in June (31 days for BSK and 37 days for BHK), the same level as May and one day less than June 2016.