Asia Pulp and Paper has initiated phased price revisions for pulp and paper products targeting Indian channel partners, effective for orders after January 25, 2026, to offset escalating hardwood pulp and freight costs.

The German paper mill in Varel has obtained significant public funding to transition to CO₂-free production, enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency.

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) calls for swift EU Parliament ratification of the EU-Mercosur deal to eliminate tariffs on pulp and paper exports while enforcing sustainability standards.

International Paper has completed the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business, including nine facilities and 3,300 employees, to American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion plus $190 million in preferred stock.

Asia's pulp and paper industry is driving a $34 billion investment surge in new mills and expansions, primarily in China, Indonesia, and India, fueled by e-commerce packaging demand.

Billerud has decided to exit its joint venture with Viken Skog AS for a bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp facility in Follum, Norway, due to prolonged environmental permitting and shifting market dynamics.

Guangxi Botare Yuantrove Paper has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply a state-of-the-art lime kiln plant for its new pulp mill in China, enhancing chemical recovery efficiency amid Asia's booming pulp investments.

Tetra Pak is investing €60 million in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to accelerate development of paper-based barriers replacing aluminum in aseptic cartons, reducing carbon footprint by up to 43%.[2]

Indonesian pulp and paper giant Asia Pulp & Paper is seeking $2 billion in financing to pursue the acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's overseas tissue manufacturing business, valued at $4 billion.

Major Indian paper manufacturers including BGPPL and Asia Pulp & Paper are enacting phased price increases of up to Rs. 2,000 per MT due to escalating hardwood pulp prices exceeding USD 600 and INR depreciation.