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New fine paper statistics from Cepifine

March 1, 2011 by timbercommunity

Total deliveries of coated fine paper declined by 1.6 percent in January and amounted to 624 000 tonnes (634 000) compared to the same month in 2009. Deliveries to Europe fell by 1.8 percent, while exports to countries outside Europe were low. Demand in Europe fell by 6.1 per cent year according to statistics from Cepifine (Confederation of European Fine Paper Industries). Among the European forest products companies that have the greatest exposure to the fine paper market are the finish companies M-Real, Stora Enso and UPM-Kymmene. 

  

Tonnes ('000) January Year-to-date
2011 2010 % change 2010 2010 % change
CWF Total deliveries 624 634 -1.6% 624 634 -1.6%
- to Europe 487 496 -1.8% 487 496 -1.8%
- to outside Europe. 138 138 +0.0% 138 138 +0.0%
European demand (estimated) 495 527 -6.1% 495 527 -6.1%
UWF Total deliveries 646 671 -3.7% 646 671 -3.7%
- to Europe 535 558 -4.1% 535 558 -4.1%
- to outside Europe 112 114 -1.8% 112 114 -1.8%
European demand (estimated) 567 600

-5.5%

 567 600 -5.5%