Why are Kraftliner - US West Prices so high?
30-01-2026 - The current market analysis reveals mixed signals for raw material prices. Technical data indicates upward price pressure, with a $3.0/t impact driven by trend following and calendar effects. In contrast, demand and flows data suggest a downward pressure, creating a complex outlook for raw material pricing.
The forecast anticipates a decline in FOEX Kraftliner prices to €941.0 per tonne in the coming month. However, this prediction is at odds with external analyses. For example, Fastmarkets projects that operating rates will increase from an average of 90–91% in 2023–24 to 95% by early 2026. This rise in operating rates is expected to tighten market conditions, thereby exerting upward pressure on kraftliner prices. This external perspective suggests an increase in kraftliner prices, which contrasts with the forecasted decline.
Overall, the market is experiencing conflicting signals, with technical data pointing to potential price increases while demand and flow data suggest the opposite. Meanwhile, the forecast and external analyses diverge on the future of kraftliner prices, adding to the uncertainty in the market.
The forecast anticipates a decline in FOEX Kraftliner prices to €941.0 per tonne in the coming month. However, this prediction is at odds with external analyses. For example, Fastmarkets projects that operating rates will increase from an average of 90–91% in 2023–24 to 95% by early 2026. This rise in operating rates is expected to tighten market conditions, thereby exerting upward pressure on kraftliner prices. This external perspective suggests an increase in kraftliner prices, which contrasts with the forecasted decline.
Overall, the market is experiencing conflicting signals, with technical data pointing to potential price increases while demand and flow data suggest the opposite. Meanwhile, the forecast and external analyses diverge on the future of kraftliner prices, adding to the uncertainty in the market.
What is the current / spot price of Kraftliner - US West?
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January 30, 2026
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What is the forecast for the price of Kraftliner - US West?
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What are the short-term drivers of Kraftliner - US West prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is moderately bearish due to drivers such as: - Paper Products exports from Brazil - Movements in the US Dollar Index Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Short term price trends - Wood Pulp exports from Brazil - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year
What are the long-term drivers of Kraftliner - US West prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is moderately bearish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Movements in the Chinese Yuan - Movements in the Chile Peso Spot Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Movements in the Euro - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year
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