World Paper Market News from Expedite
28 April 2026
AF&PA’s March 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report shows total US packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments rose 7% versus March 2025, and were up 3% over th...
21 April 2026
A new Growth Market Reports study says the global sustainable paper pulp alternative market reached USD 9.7bn in 2024 and is forecast to hit USD 20.1bn by 2033 (7.9% CAGR...
14 April 2026
Koehler Paper is restructuring its index and office board portfolio, moving index board production from its Oberkirch mill to the Greiz site to leverage synergies and opt...
07 April 2026
The European Commission has been formally notified of UPM and Sappi’s proposed 50/50 graphic paper joint venture and has opened a market consultation, inviting third‑part...
31 March 2026
MarkNtel Advisors says the global smart packaging market was about $23.5B in 2025 and is forecast to reach $38.36B by 2032 (from $25.01B in 2026), growing at roughly 7.39...
24 March 2026
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Apollo Capital Management’s acquisition of sole control of Lecta. The Commission said the deal raise...
17 March 2026
Stora Enso has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard produced on its BM6 line at the Oulu mill in Finland, aimed mainly at beauty, personal care and health...
10 March 2026
France’s Condat paper mill in Dordogne will cease operations after the Bordeaux Commercial Court selected a takeover bid from Condat Solutions, a subsidiary of Canada’s S...
03 March 2026
Metsä Board is launching MetsäBoard Pro FBB Go, a new folding boxboard for demanding food and pharmaceutical packaging, alongside a faster custom‑cut sheet supply concept...
24 February 2026
Holmen has introduced Holmen BOOK Bright, a new, whiter wood‑containing book paper designed to reproduce colours with greater clarity and intensity while maintaining high...