Pulp is an important raw material for the production of melamine moulding  powder, so it is necessary for manufacturers to pay attention to its market conditions.

Huafu Melamine and Melamine Molding Powder Factory has compiled the following information for your reference.

This month, the spot market of imported wood pulp continued to fluctuate and upward trend. Among them, the prices of most brands of softwood pulp rose by 300-700 yuan/ton, the price of hardwood pulp rose by 450-550 yuan/ton, and the price of natural pulp rose by 100-150 yuan/ton. The price of chemical mechanical pulp was raised by RMB 200-250/ton.

Mainly affected by the following factors:

1. First, the Finnish paper workers had normal business talks, and the shutdown was postponed until April 6. At the same time, the shipment of softwood pulp and chemical mechanical pulp caused by logistics problems in Canada was blocked, which supported the pulp market;
2. Second, the linkage between futures and currents is strengthened, and the disk gives good expectations, which in turn drives the outer disk to maintain a high level;
3. Third, in February, the downstream white cardboard was implemented at 200 yuan/ton, the cultural paper was implemented at 100-200 yuan/ton, and the household paper was implemented at 100-400 yuan/ton. At the same time, the paper factory actively announced that white cardboard and cultural paper rose in March. The price letters are 200 yuan/ton and 300 yuan/ton respectively, which is good for the pulp market to a certain extent.

As of February 25, the monthly average price of imported soft-leaf pulp was 6,457 yuan/ton, up 4.63% from the previous month and down 5.12% from the same period last year; the monthly average price of imported hard-leaved pulp was 5,412 yuan/ton, up 4.60% from the previous month , down 0.06% from the same period last year; the monthly average price of imported natural pulp was 6,222 yuan/ton, up 1.34% from the previous month and 5.78% from the same period last year; the monthly average price of imported chemical pulp was 4,762 yuan/ton, up 2.91 from the previous month %, an increase of 10.26% over the same period last year.

Non-Wood Pulp Market Review

This month, the non-wood pulp market was stable and improving, with smooth transactions.

The main factors affecting the price change of non-wood pulp:

• One is the gradual recovery of downstream paper enterprises, and the slow follow-up of demand;
• Second, the market price of imported wood pulp continued to rise this month, and the mentality of the non-wood pulp market was supported.

Future Outlook of Pulp Market

1. According to Huafu Chemicals’ analysis, the supply-side news continues to ferment, and the superimposed industry is expected to exist. If the tight supply of imported wood pulp cannot be effectively alleviated, the pulp price may continue to trend strongly.
2. From April to May, the paper industry is at the turning point of the off-peak season. It is expected that the supply and demand of the pulp market will continue to compete, and the pulp price will gradually return to the fundamental logic.
3. It is expected that the market will follow up in March with the demand for non-wood pulp or no obvious shipping pressure, and the price will remain sideways.
4. The arrival of imported wood pulp may increase slowly from April to May. If the price falls, the non-wood pulp market may be difficult to maintain a strong trend.