Japanese waste paper export prices rise

As the situation in Iraq has become increasingly tight, the price of used paper that Japan exported to the Asian market has recently increased further.

At present, the export price of corrugated paper waste paper in Japan is around 13.1 yen per kilogram (1 US dollar is approximately 120 yen), an increase of 1.1 yen from a month ago, or an increase of 9%. Since December 2001, it has risen by 8.7 yen and the price has risen to 3 times.

As the situation in Iraq becomes increasingly tight, the paper-making companies and intermediary industries in mainland China, Taiwan, and Thailand will consider that once the war begins, the transportation of European and American military supplies will be given priority, while the export of low-cost waste paper may be reduced. Began to purchase from Japan in advance. In addition, due to seasonal reasons in February, Japan’s output of waste paper was also low, which also led to tight supply. At present, the purchase price of corrugated paper waste paper in Japan is around 8.5 yen per kg, which is lower than the export price.