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The article reports on the growth of the U.S. paper stock market in 2010. It is said that demand for old corrugated containers (OCC) is expected to rise further through the first half of 2011 due to orders from China. Market insiders say that OCC prices rose in the end of the year, a period when prices usually fall. A West Coast broker adds that one challenge is the lack of material to accommodate the demand, specifically old newspapers (ONP).

The article examines the outlook for the recycled paper market as of May 2010. Although the price of old corrugated containers has declined in May, dealers are saying that this will lead to a better market moving forward. Liner board inventory in China is getting bad while mixed paper could also show a bigger decline in this country as increased scrutiny and quality of shipments have received greater attention for mixed paper loads. Decreasing freight rate for ocean going vessels is expected to improve the global recycled paper market.

The article focuses on the performance of paper stock markets as of July 2009. It states that prices have increased, demand is strong and China has been buying a fair amount of material. Paperboard mills in China are reportedly ordering sizable loads of old corrugated container (OCC). It is also noted that the policies of the Indian government for increased inspections of incoming recyclables shipments is having a negative impact on the recovered paper industry.

The article offers information on the paper recycling market in the U.S. It states that the recycled paper business is struggling like many other industries. Prices for old corrugated containers (OCC) and mixed paper reportedly increased moderately in mid-March 2009. According to the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total containerboard production decreased 19.4 percent in January 2009 from January 2008. Also noted is the pattern of slow buying in China.