Daily Morning Pulp Market Observation, September 1

According to statistics from Sinopec Information: In the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region, traders in the imported softwood pulp spot market remain cautious, with some reluctant to sell at low prices; thus, offering prices have edged upward slightly. Demand for imported hardwood pulp has weakened at lower price points, and supplies of certain brands recently available on the market are relatively scarce, supporting price increases. For imported unbleached kraft pulp and imported chemi-mechanical pulp, both supply and demand remain weak, resulting in generally stable pricing; however, available market supplies in this region are limited. Softwood pulp: UPM spruce pulp (U-SP) and Botnia spruce pulp (B-SP) quoted at RMB 5,000–5,200/ton; Moon pulp at RMB 5,400–5,450/ton; Lion and Mapa pulps at RMB 5,450–5,480/ton; Northwood pulp at RMB 6,100–6,150/ton; Silver Star pulp at RMB 5,750–5,770/ton; Kappa pulp at RMB 5,770/ton; Golden Lion pulp at RMB 6,300/ton. Hardwood pulp: Alpha pulp at RMB 4,130–4,150/ton; Little Bird and New Star pulps at RMB 4,200–4,220/ton; Parrot and Goldfish pulps at RMB 4,230–4,250/ton; Star pulp at RMB 4,250–4,270/ton. Unbleached kraft pulp: Golden Star pulp at RMB 4,900–5,000/ton. Chemi-mechanical pulp: Kunhe pulp at RMB 3,850/ton. [Key News] According to Euwid data: International Paper (IP) announced several strategic adjustments aimed at strengthening its packaging business footprint and focusing on core market development.

International Paper Agrees to Acquire DS Smith in All-Stock Deal Valued at $7.2 Billion

On April 16, International Paper Company (IP.US) announced it has agreed to acquire UK-based paper and packaging company DS Smith in an all-stock transaction valued at £5.8 billion (US$7.2 billion). Upon completion of the merger, DS Smith shareholders will hold approximately 33.7% of the combined company, while International Paper shareholders will hold the remainder. International Paper plans to seek a secondary listing in London. DS Smith stated it would recommend that its shareholders support the transaction with International Paper, adding that it had recently received acquisition proposals from both International Paper and Mondi. However, International Paper’s current offer is definitive. Reportedly, both prospective acquirers must submit firm offers by the April 23 deadline, or else withdraw from the transaction.

Private Equity Firms Explore Bids for International Paper’s European Packaging Business

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Lone Star and Atlas Holdings are evaluating bids for International Paper's European packaging unit worth under $6 billion, following the firm's planned spin-off to streamline North American operations.

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2026-10-15

Private Equity Firms Explore Bids for International Paper’s European Packaging Business

Private Equity Firms Explore Bids for International Paper’s European Packaging Business

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