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Price Increases in the Paper Industry - Major paper companies have been issuing price increase notices since July, with companies like Nine Dragons Paper, Lee & Man Paper, and others raising prices for various paper products by 30 to 50 yuan per ton [1][4] - The average market price for AA-grade corrugated paper increased by 1.90% to 2573 yuan per ton, while the average price for boxboard rose by 0.32% to 3461 yuan per ton as of August 7 [1][4] Reasons for Price Increases - The price hikes are primarily driven by rising raw material costs and increased operational expenses, with companies like Shandong Century Sunshine Paper citing high production costs as a significant pressure [4][5] - A decrease in the supply of recycled paper due to adverse weather conditions has contributed to rising costs, benefiting the prices of corrugated and boxboard paper [4][6] Industry Performance and Trends - The paper and paper products industry reported a revenue of 681.21 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, with total profits down 21.4% to 17.57 billion yuan, indicating significant growth pressures [5] - The upcoming traditional peak seasons, such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, are expected to increase demand, with a potential for further price adjustments in August and September [6][7] Industry Challenges and Responses - The paper industry faces severe supply-demand imbalances, with increased production capacity leading to oversupply, while demand growth remains sluggish due to global economic slowdowns [8] - In response to low-price competition, industry associations in Guangdong and Jiangsu have initiated measures to promote high-quality development and reduce internal competition, with companies like Nine Dragons and Lee & Man supporting these initiatives by halting production [10]