{"id":2587,"date":"2025-03-03T10:25:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T10:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2025-03-03T11:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:04:01","slug":"impress-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/en\/impress-march-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Impress March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Market Trends &amp; March Forecasts: Recovery in Sight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we move into March 2025, the recovered paper market is showing early signs of stabilization after months of pressure. While some categories remain volatile, certain grades are finding a firmer footing, with price increases expected across key materials. Demand remains uncertain, particularly from Asian buyers, who have slowed activity since mid-February.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This edition of IMpress takes a deep dive into the latest market movements, pricing trends, and what to expect in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prijstabel-March-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prijstabel-March-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prijstabel-March-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prijstabel-March-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prijstabel-March-1-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcca Kaufhaus\/OCC (DAP German Mills) \u2013 A Step Towards Recovery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After reaching a low point in January, the Kaufhaus\/OCC 90\/10 market is showing signs of improvement. March contract prices are expected to rise to \u20ac125 per ton, with spot prices increasing to \u20ac130 per ton. While this suggests a positive shift, market participants remain cautious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd39 What\u2019s Driving This Trend?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mills are gradually increasing their purchasing activity as prices stabilize.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic supply is still competing with exports, influencing availability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry is adjusting to the price declines of late 2024, possibly finding a new balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key question remains: Is this a temporary adjustment, or are we seeing the beginning of a longer-term recovery?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83c\udf0d Export OCC to India \u2013 Demand Drops Amid Ramadan Influence<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export markets remain steady but under pressure as Asian buyers have scaled back purchases since mid-February. OCC 95\/5 to India is holding at $175 per ton, but demand is not as strong as earlier in the year. The Ramadan period (Feb 28 \u2013 Mar 29) has led to heavy pre-loading of shipments in early 2025, causing a slowdown in recent weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd39 Market Insights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large volume of cardboard exports was sent to Asia early in the year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers are less aggressive in March, leading to a more balanced market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices appear stable for now, but demand remains weaker than expected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coming weeks will reveal whether Asian markets regain momentum after Ramadan or if lower demand persists into Q2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcf0 Mixed Paper \u2013 Market Stabilization in Sight?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1.02 Mixed Paper market is also showing signs of mild recovery. March contract prices are forecasted at \u20ac120 per ton, while spot prices climb to \u20ac110.00 per ton. This increase follows a period of low pricing and slow demand, particularly in the last quarter of 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd39 Key Drivers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighter supply after an oversupplied start to the year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mills showing renewed interest in purchasing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market possibly reaching a new pricing floor after steady declines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With demand picking up, will March mark the turning point for Mixed Paper, or is this just a short-term price correction?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imtrade.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u267b\ufe0f Deinking (1.11 \/ 1.06 \/ 2.01) \u2013 A Slow but Steady Comeback<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices for deinking grades faced heavy pressure in February due to an oversupply of household collection material. However, March forecasts suggest a slight recovery, with demand gradually returning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd39 Market Outlook:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household collection volumes flooded the market early in 2025, keeping prices under pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March demand is improving, and both bont and deinking grades are now easier to place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mills are showing renewed interest, though cautious buying strategies remain in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could mark a stabilization phase for deinking, but further demand is needed to confirm a sustained recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udce2 Looking Ahead \u2013 What to Expect in Q2 2025?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March projections indicate a shift toward market stabilization, but external factors will play a critical role in defining the pace of recovery. Kaufhaus\/OCC and Mixed Paper show promising signs, while export markets remain fragile due to lower Asian demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we move into Q2 2025, key questions remain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will European mills continue increasing their purchasing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will export demand recover after Ramadan?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is this the beginning of a longer-term price stabilization?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing is certain: the market is in transition, and adaptability remains key.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Introducing the IMpress Podcast<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At IMtrade, we are all about innovation and staying ahead. 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