1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The pulp demand has been stable recently, with a slight increase in the price of household paper and stable prices of other paper products. The production of major wood-pulp paper is stable. As of January 15, 2026, the inventory of mainstream pulp ports in China continued to accumulate. Recently, pulp futures warrants have been centrally registered, with limited room for further increase, and the price of hardwood pulp has slightly weakened. Consider shorting after a rebound [6] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On January 18, 2026, SP2601 was 5,542 yuan/ton, up 2.44% day-on-day and 1.13% week-on-week; SP2609 was 5,400 yuan/ton, down 1.57% day-on-day and 3.61% week-on-week; SP2605 was 5,362 yuan/ton, down 1.36% day-on-day and 3.39% week-on-week [6] - **Spot Prices**: On January 18, 2026, the price of coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5,600 yuan/ton, up 2.75% day-on-day and 0.90% week-on-week; the price of coniferous pulp Russian Needle was 5,250 yuan/ton, down 0.94% day-on-day and 2.78% week-on-week; the price of hardwood pulp was 4,700 yuan/ton, down 1.05% day-on-day and week-on-week [6] - **Foreign Offers**: In January 2026, the offer of Chilean Silver Star was 700 US dollars/ton, up 2.94% month-on-month; the offer of Brazilian Goldfish was 540 US dollars/ton, up 1.89% month-on-month; the offer of Chilean Venus was 620 US dollars/ton, unchanged month-on-month [6] - **Import Costs**: In January 2026, the import cost of Chilean Silver Star was 5,721 yuan/ton, up 2.91% month-on-month; the import cost of Brazilian Goldfish was 4,425 yuan/ton, up 1.87% month-on-month; the import cost of Chilean Venus was 5,073 yuan/ton, unchanged month-on-month [6] Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In November 2025, the import volume of coniferous pulp was 72.5 tons, up 4.92% month-on-month; the import volume of hardwood pulp was 176.5 tons, up 33.92% month-on-month. The pulp shipment volume to China in November 2025 was 178 thousand tons, up 3.00% month-on-month. From January 8 to January 15, 2026, the domestic production of hardwood pulp was 25.2 tons, and the domestic production of chemimechanical pulp was 23.7 tons [6] - **Inventory**: As of January 15, 2026, the pulp port inventory was 201.4 tons, up 0.3% month-on-month; the futures delivery warehouse inventory was 14.9 tons [6] - **Demand**: From December 4, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the production of offset paper was 20.3 tons, the production of coated paper was 8.3 tons, the production of household paper was 29.3 tons, and the production of white cardboard was 38.4 tons [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content 2. Report's Core View - The paper pulp market is expected to continue a wide - range oscillatory trend in the short term, with supply pressure from high port inventories and weak demand in the downstream raw paper market. The market lacks a breakthrough driver, and a weak balance has formed between long and short factors. Attention should be paid to the update of foreign offers and the post - holiday start - up and raw material replenishment plans of large downstream paper mills [93]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Industry News - As of January 4, 2026, the pulp inventory in Changshu Port was 548,000 tons, an increase of 80,000 tons from the previous period, a 17.1% month - on - month increase; the pulp inventory in Qingdao Port was 1.339 million tons, an increase of 14,000 tons from the previous week, a 1.1% month - on - month increase; the pulp inventory in Gaolan Port was 21,000 tons, a decrease of 12,000 tons from the previous week, a 36.4% month - on - month decrease [5][6]. - In November 2025, the European port pulp inventory decreased by 1.07% month - on - month and 2.80% year - on - year; the global pulp outbound volume decreased by 3.61% month - on - month and 6.90% year - on - year [48]. - In late December 2025, domestic white cardboard and food packaging paper industries started a price - repair process. Leading paper enterprises such as Bohui and APP announced price increases starting from January 2026, with the main product of white cardboard increasing by 200 yuan/ton [7]. 3.2 Market Data 3.2.1 Basis and Spread - On December 31, 2025, the basis of silver star pulp was 68 yuan/ton, a 326.67% month - on - month increase and an 85.09% year - on - year decrease; the basis of Russian needle pulp was - 132 yuan/ton, a 42.61% month - on - month increase and a 200.00% year - on - year decrease; the silver star - Russian needle spread was 200 yuan/ton, with no month - on - month change and a 60.00% year - on - year decrease [14]. - On December 31, 2025, the 01 - 03 spread was - 40 yuan/ton, a 25.00% month - on - month decrease; the 03 - 05 spread was - 32 yuan/ton, a 5.88% month - on - month increase [19]. 3.3 Fundamental Data 3.3.1 Price - On December 31, 2025, the silver star - goldfish spread was 900 yuan/ton, a 3.23% month - on - month decrease and a 45.45% year - on - year decrease; the Russian needle - goldfish spread was 700 yuan/ton, a 4.11% month - on - month decrease and a 39.13% year - on - year decrease [25]. - On December 31, 2025, the import profit of silver star pulp was - 39.78 yuan/ton, a 12.22% month - on - month increase and a 29.55% year - on - year increase; the import profit of star pulp was 92.75 yuan/ton, a 59.25% month - on - month increase and a 39.14% year - on - year decrease [28]. - The price of domestic coniferous pulp remained stable last week, with weak demand and light actual - order transactions. The price of imported broad - leaf pulp was supported by tight supply and cost, and traders were holding prices [30][32]. 3.3.2 Supply - The purchase price of wood chips by paper enterprises in East China remained stable last week [39]. - The price of domestic broad - leaf pulp increased this period. In November 2025, the European paper pulp port inventory and the global pulp outbound volume continued to decline [43][48]. - In October 2025, the W20 coniferous pulp shipment was at a low level with high inventory; the broad - leaf pulp inventory was at a high level, but the shipment decreased, and the inventory days returned to a year - on - year high [50]. - In November 2025, the export volume of Chilean coniferous pulp to China decreased significantly month - on - month and was at a low level year - on - year. In September 2025, the export volume of coniferous pulp from four countries (Canada, Chile, Finland, and the United States) to China increased month - on - month and year - on - year [53][56]. - In November 2025, the export volume of Brazilian broad - leaf pulp to China decreased significantly month - on - month, and the export volumes of Uruguay and Chile decreased both month - on - month and year - on - year [59]. - In November 2025, China's pulp imports increased, with coniferous pulp increasing by 4.93% month - on - month and broad - leaf pulp increasing by 33.85% month - on - month [62]. 3.3.3 Demand - The price of domestic offset paper remained stable last week, with stable production by large - scale paper enterprises, limited enthusiasm of dealers for purchasing, and weak social demand [66]. - The domestic coated paper market was mainly in a narrow - range adjustment last period, with poor order - receiving by paper mills, some reducing production, and weak social demand [70]. - The price of white cardboard remained stable last period, with increased production. Large - scale paper mills supported the market, and terminal orders were scattered [74]. - The price increase of the household paper market slowed down last week, with stable supply, downstream processing plants purchasing on demand, and raw material price fluctuations slowing down [78]. - In November 2025, the retail sales of books, newspapers, magazines, catering revenue, and Chinese and Western medicines increased significantly month - on - month, while the retail sales of cosmetics decreased significantly month - on - month [82]. 3.3.4 Inventory - As of December 26, 2025, the total inventory of five ports (Qingdao, Changshu, Gaolan, Tianjin, and Rizhao) was 1.906 million tons, a 4.37% month - on - month decrease and a 2.64% year - on - year increase. The inventory in Qingdao Port and Changshu Port increased during the holiday as of January 4, 2026 [90][93].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core View of the Report - The pulp market is expected to continue a wide - range oscillatory trend in the short - term, with a weak balance formed by multi - and short - factors at the current position. It's recommended to pay attention to the update of foreign market quotes and the post - holiday start - up and raw material replenishment plans of large downstream paper mills [96]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Industry News - As of January 4, 2026, the pulp inventory in Changshu Port reached 548,000 tons, an increase of 80,000 tons from the previous period, a 17.1% month - on - month increase; the pulp inventory in Qingdao Port was 1.339 million tons, an increase of 14,000 tons from the previous week, a 1.1% month - on - month increase; the pulp inventory in Gaolan Port was 21,000 tons, a decrease of 12,000 tons from the previous week, a 36.4% month - on - month decrease [5][6]. - In November 2025, the month - end inventory of European port pulp decreased by 1.1% month - on - month and 2.7% year - on - year, with the total inventory dropping from 1.404 million tons at the end of October to 1.389 million tons [6]. - In November 2025, the inventory of 20 major global commodity pulp suppliers was 46 days (standard calculation method). The total shipment volume decreased by 6.9% year - on - year [7]. - In late December 2025, domestic white cardboard and food packaging paper industries started a price repair process. Leading paper enterprises such as Bohui and APP announced price increase plans, and Wuzhou Special Paper also followed suit [7]. 3.2 Market Data - As of December 31, 2025, the basis of silver star pulp was 68 yuan/ton, a 326.67% increase from the previous period; the basis of Russian needle pulp was - 132 yuan/ton, a 42.61% increase from the previous period; the price difference between silver star and Russian needle pulp was 200 yuan/ton, with no change from the previous period [14]. - As of December 31, 2025, the 01 - 03 month - spread was - 40 yuan/ton, a 25% decrease from the previous period; the 03 - 05 month - spread was - 32 yuan/ton, a 5.88% increase from the previous period [19]. 3.3 Fundamental Data 3.3.1 Price - The price difference between needle and broadleaf pulp narrowed, and the import profit rebounded. In January 2026, the FOB prices of broadleaf pulp from Brazil and Indonesia increased by $20/ton [23][29]. - The price of imported needle pulp in the domestic market remained stable, and the price of imported broadleaf pulp was supported by cost and supply, with traders holding prices and waiting for real orders [31][33]. - The price of domestic broadleaf pulp increased, and the price of domestic chemical mechanical pulp remained stable [44][46]. 3.3.2 Supply - The wood chip purchase price of paper enterprises in East China remained stable this week [40]. - In November 2025, the inventory of European port pulp continued to decline, and the global pulp shipping volume also continued to decline [49]. - In October 2025, the shipment volume of W20 needle pulp was at a low level with high inventory; the inventory of broadleaf pulp was at a high level, but the shipment volume decreased, and the inventory days returned to a year - on - year high [51]. - In November 2025, the export volume of Chilean needle pulp to China decreased significantly month - on - month and was at a low level year - on - year; the export volume of four - country (Brazil, Indonesia, Uruguay, Chile) broadleaf pulp to China decreased both month - on - month and year - on - year [54][61]. - In November 2025, China's pulp imports increased, with needle pulp increasing by 4.93% month - on - month and broadleaf pulp increasing by 33.85% month - on - month [63]. 3.3.3 Demand - This week, the price of domestic offset paper remained stable, the price of copperplate paper was slightly adjusted, the price of white cardboard was stable with increased production, the price increase of household paper slowed down, and the terminal demand showed different trends in November [67][71][75][79][83]. 3.3.4 Inventory - As of December 31, 2025, the total warehouse receipt quantity of pulp was 104,500 tons, a 3.69% increase from the previous period [86]. - Overall, the port inventory was at a relatively low level within the year, and the sample inventory of domestic mainstream ports showed a destocking trend last week [93]. 3.4 This Week's View Summary - Supply: Port inventory remained at a high level, and supply pressure persisted. As of January 4, 2026, Qingdao Port and Changshu Port had inventory accumulation during the holiday [96]. - Demand: In the downstream base paper market, the price of household paper was mainly range - bound, the overall trading atmosphere improved little, and market sentiment was cautious [96]. - View: It is expected that the market will lack a breakthrough driver in the short - term, and a weak balance will be formed by long and short factors at the current position. The market is predicted to continue a wide - range oscillatory trend within the range. Attention should be paid to the update of foreign market quotes and the post - holiday start - up and raw material replenishment plans of large downstream paper mills [96]. - Valuation: From the perspective of basis, on the 31st, the basis of silver star needle pulp in Shandong was 68 yuan/ton, an increase of 36 yuan/ton [96]. - Strategy: 1) Unilateral: Adopt an interval operation idea [5200 - 5860]; 2) Inter - period: Observe; 3) Inter - variety: Observe [96].

1. Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core View of the Report - The pulp market is expected to experience high-level volatile consolidation in the short term. The high prices are mainly due to the overall commodity market sentiment and capital operation rather than real demand. The de-stocking trend in the supply side provides support for the market, while the demand from the downstream paper market remains weak. [98] 3. Summary by Directory Industry News - As of December 25, 2025, the pulp inventories at Changshu Port, Qingdao Port, and Gaolan Port in China decreased, with a 8.9% decline at Changshu Port, 2.0% at Qingdao Port, and 26.7% at Gaolan Port. The total inventory of major sample ports in China decreased by 4.4% to 1.906 million tons, showing a continuous de-stocking trend for five weeks. [5][6] - In November 2025, the import of bleached softwood pulp in China was 725,000 tons, a month-on-month increase of 4.9% and a year-on-year increase of 10.1%. The import of bleached hardwood pulp was 1.765 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 33.8% and a year-on-year increase of 29.7%. The import of chemimechanical pulp was 104,000 tons, a month-on-month increase of 9.0% and a year-on-year increase of 50.5%. [6][7] Market Data - On December 26, 2025, the basis of silver star pulp was -30 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 131.91% and a year-on-year decrease of 107.01%. The basis of Russian needle pulp was -230 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 116.98% and a year-on-year decrease of 945.45%. The price difference between silver star and Russian needle pulp was 200 yuan/ton, with no month-on-month change and a year-on-year decrease of 55.56%. [16] - On December 26, 2025, the 01 - 03 month spread was -32 yuan/ton, a month-on-month increase of 20.00%, and the 03 - 05 month spread was -34 yuan/ton, a month-on-month increase of 5.56%. [21] Fundamental Data Price - The price difference between softwood and hardwood pulp narrowed this week. On December 26, 2025, the price difference between silver star and goldfish pulp was 930 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 2.11% and a year-on-year decrease of 45.29%. The price difference between Russian needle and goldfish pulp was 730 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 2.67% and a year-on-year decrease of 41.60%. [25][27] - The import profit of pulp rebounded. In January 2026, the export prices of some Brazilian hardwood pulp and bleached hardwood kraft pulp (BHK) from April of the Golden Eagle Group increased by $20/ton. [31] - The price of imported softwood pulp rose first and then fell slightly this week, with limited decline. The demand from downstream paper mills was difficult to expand, and the market was in a wait-and-see mood. [33] - The price of imported hardwood pulp remained high and stable. The import cost is expected to increase, but the demand from downstream paper mills was weak, and the trading volume slowed down. [36] - The prices of natural color pulp and chemimechanical pulp were stable this week. [41] Supply - The purchase prices of wood chips by paper enterprises in East China mostly decreased this week. [43] - The price and supply of domestic pulp were stable this period. [47] - In October 2025, the pulp port inventory in Europe decreased month-on-month, and the global pulp outbound volume decreased seasonally month-on-month. [52] - In October 2025, the shipment volume of W20 softwood pulp was low, and the inventory was high; the inventory of hardwood pulp was at a high level, but the shipment volume decreased, and the inventory days returned to a year-on-year high. [54] - In November 2025, the export volume of Chilean softwood pulp to China decreased significantly month-on-month and was at a low level year-on-year. In September, the export volume of softwood pulp from Canada, Chile, Finland, and the United States to China increased both month-on-month and year-on-year. In October, the export volume of Finnish softwood pulp to China continued to rise month-on-month. [57][60] - In October 2025, the export volume of hardwood pulp from Brazil, Indonesia, Uruguay, and Chile to China decreased both month-on-month and year-on-year. In November, the export volume of Brazilian hardwood pulp to China decreased significantly month-on-month, and the export volumes of Uruguay and Chile decreased both month-on-month and year-on-year. [63][64] - In November 2025, China's pulp imports increased, with a 4.93% increase in softwood pulp and a significant 33.85% increase in hardwood pulp month-on-month. [66] Demand - The price of domestic offset paper was stable. The core contradiction was the double squeeze of high costs and weak demand. Although paper enterprises intended to raise prices, the social demand was weak, and the market was in a wait-and-see mood. [70] - The domestic coated paper market was mainly adjusted slightly in different regions. Paper mills maintained stable production, but the demand was differentiated. The market was cautious, and some regions had price inversion. [74] - The price of white cardboard decreased slightly this period. The cost had little impact on the market. The production increased, the downstream demand improved slightly, and the market price was mainly stable, with some discounts in local markets. [78] - The price of tissue paper increased slightly, but the trading atmosphere was dull, and the terminal demand improved little. The cost was supported by the stable price of raw pulp and the firm price of hardwood pulp. [82] - In November 2025, the retail sales of books, newspapers, magazines, catering, and Chinese and Western medicines increased significantly month-on-month, while the retail sales of cosmetics decreased significantly month-on-month. [86] Inventory - On December 26, 2025, the total warehouse receipt quantity of pulp was 101,000 tons, with 95,000 tons in warehouses and 6,000 tons in factories. The warehouse receipt quantity in warehouses increased by 2.13% month-on-month and decreased by 69.45% year-on-year. [89] - The overall port inventory was at a relatively low level in the year, and the inventory of major sample ports in China continued to decline this period. The inventory at Qingdao Port and Changshu Port continued to decrease, and the daily shipment speed at Qingdao Port increased. [95]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The implementation of the new round of price increase letters is good, domestic inventories have decreased, and the market is expected to be in a volatile and bullish trend [5][6] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog 3.1 Pulp Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On December 25, 2025, SP2601 was priced at 5,532 yuan/ton, down 0.36% day-on-day and up 2.03% week-on-week; SP2609 was 5,650 yuan/ton, down 0.18% day-on-day and up 2.32% week-on-week; SP2605 was 5,604 yuan/ton, down 0.28% day-on-day and up 1.89% week-on-week [6] - **Spot Prices**: The spot price of coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5,600 yuan/ton, with no change day-on-day and week-on-week; the price of coniferous pulp Russian Needle had a calculation error; the price of broadleaf pulp Goldfish was 0 yuan/ton, down 100% day-on-day and week-on-week [6] - **Foreign Quotes**: The foreign quotes of Chilean Silver Star were 700 dollars/ton, up 2.94% month-on-month; Brazilian Goldfish were 580 dollars/ton, up 3.57% month-on-month; and Chilean Venus were 620 dollars/ton, with no change month-on-month [6] - **Import Costs**: The import cost of Chilean Silver Star was 5,721 yuan/ton, up 2.91% month-on-month; Brazilian Goldfish was 4,749 yuan/ton, up 3.53% month-on-month; and Chilean Venus was 5,073 yuan/ton, with no change month-on-month [6] 3.2 Pulp Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In November 2025, the import volume of coniferous pulp was 72.5 tons, up 4.92% from October; the import volume of broadleaf pulp was 176.5 tons, up 33.92% from October. The domestic production of broadleaf pulp and chemimechanical pulp fluctuated slightly. Suzano announced a global price increase for broadleaf pulp in January 2026 [6] - **Inventory**: As of December 26, 2025, the inventory of mainstream ports in China was 190.6 tons, a decrease of 8.7 tons from the previous period, a 4.4% decrease. The inventory has been decreasing for five consecutive weeks [6] - **Demand**: The production of finished paper such as offset paper, coated paper, tissue paper, and white cardboard fluctuated. Currently, the demand side remains weak, with the prices of cultural paper in mainstream wood pulp paper products continuing to decline, while tissue paper and white cardboard have slightly increased [6]

Group 1: Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content Group 2: Report's Core View - The implementation of a new round of price increase letters is good, and domestic inventories have decreased. The market is expected to be volatile and bullish [6] Group 3: Summary Based on Related Catalogs Futures and Spot Prices - On December 25, 2025, the futures prices of SP2601, SP2609, and SP2605 were 5,532 yuan/ton, 5,650 yuan/ton, and 5,604 yuan/ton respectively, with day-on-day changes of -0.36%, -0.18%, and -0.28%, and week-on-week changes of 2.03%, 2.32%, and 1.89% [6] - The spot price of coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5,600 yuan/ton, with no change day-on-day or week-on-week. The data of coniferous pulp Russian Needle and broadleaf pulp Goldfish had abnormal changes [6] Outer Disk Quotes and Import Costs - The outer disk quotes of Chilean Silver Star, Brazilian Goldfish, and Chilean Venus were 700 dollars/ton, 580 dollars/ton, and 620 dollars/ton respectively, with month-on-month changes of 2.94%, 3.57%, and 0.00% [6] - The import costs of Chilean Silver Star, Brazilian Goldfish, and Chilean Venus were 5,721 yuan/ton, 4,749 yuan/ton, and 5,073 yuan/ton respectively, with month-on-month changes of 2.91%, 3.53%, and 0.00% [6] Supply - Import Volume, Domestic Production, and Shipment - In November 2025, the import volume of coniferous pulp was 72.5 tons, with a month-on-month increase of 4.92%. The shipment volume of pulp to China decreased by 7.49% month-on-month [6] - The domestic production volume of broadleaf pulp and chemimechanical pulp had minor fluctuations [6] Inventory - Port and Futures Delivery Warehouse - As of December 25, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 190.6 tons, showing a decreasing trend. The futures delivery warehouse inventory also fluctuated [6] Demand - Finished Paper Production - The production volumes of double - offset paper, coated paper, tissue paper, and white cardboard had different degrees of fluctuations [6] Supply - Side and Demand - Side Situations - Suzano announced a global price increase for broadleaf pulp in January 2026. The Goldfish broadleaf pulp increased by 20 dollars in Asia and 120 dollars in Europe and North America [6] - The demand side remained weak. The prices of cultural paper continued to decline, while tissue paper and white cardboard prices increased slightly [6] Inventory - Side Situation - As of December 26, 2025, the sample inventory of mainstream pulp ports in China was 190.6 tons, a decrease of 8.7 tons from the previous period, a month-on-month decrease of 4.4%. The inventory has been decreasing for five consecutive weeks [6]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View - Canadian pulp mills have reduced production, leading to positive factors on the pulp supply side. There is no new warehouse receipt registration, resulting in a tight supply of delivery resources for near - month contracts. However, new warehouse receipt registration occurs when the price on the market rises to 5,500 yuan/ton, limiting further upward potential [7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog 3.1 Pulp Price Data - **Futures Prices (yuan/ton)**: On December 9, 2025, SP2601 was 5386 with a daily decline of 0.11% and a weekly increase of 1.09%; SP2512 was 4704 with a daily increase of 0.47% and a weekly increase of 0.60%; SP2605 was 5464 with a daily increase of 0.52% and a weekly increase of 1.83% [6] - **Spot Prices (yuan/ton)**: On December 9, 2025, the price of coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5600 with a daily and weekly increase of 0.90%; Russian coniferous pulp was 5250 with no daily or weekly change; broad - leaf pulp Goldfish was 4500 with no daily or weekly change [6] - **Outer - disk Quotes (dollars/ton)**: In December 2025, the price of Chilean Silver Star was 680 with no monthly change; Brazilian Goldfish was 540 with a monthly increase of 1.89%; Chilean Venus was 590 with no monthly change [6] - **Import Costs (yuan/ton)**: In December 2025, the import cost of Chilean Silver Star was 5559 with no monthly change; Brazilian Goldfish was 4425 with a monthly increase of 1.87%; Chilean Venus was 4830 with no monthly change [6] 3.2 Pulp Fundamental Data - **Supply** - **Imports (10,000 tons)**: In October 2025, coniferous pulp imports were 69.1, unchanged from September; broad - leaf pulp imports were 131.8, a 2.80% decrease from September [6] - **Shipments to China (1000 tons)**: In October 2025, the shipments were 173, a 7.49% decrease from the previous period [6] - **Domestic Production (10,000 tons)**: As of December 4, 2025, broad - leaf pulp production was 23.9; chemimechanical pulp production was 23.8 [6] - **Inventory** - **Pulp Port Inventory (10,000 tons)**: As of December 4, 2025, it was 210.7 [6] - **Futures Delivery Warehouse Inventory (10,000 tons)**: As of December 4, 2025, it was 21.0 [6] - **Demand** - **Finished Paper Production (10,000 tons)**: As of December 4, 2025, double - offset paper production was 20.70; coated paper production was 8.60; tissue paper production was 28.52; white cardboard production was 37.70 [6] 3.3 Market Situation - **Supply - side**: Recently, the supply of wood chips in the international market has been continuously tight, and prices have risen rapidly. APRIL and Bracel under the Golden Eagle Group announced a 20 - dollar/ton price increase for bleached hardwood kraft pulp (BHK) orders received in December in Asia [6] - **Demand - side**: Recently, water - pulp paper manufacturers have issued price - increase letters. Only the implementation of price increases for white cardboard has been good, and double - offset paper manufacturers have issued price - increase letters again, with the implementation situation to be monitored [6] - **Inventory - side**: As of December 4, 2025, the inventory of mainstream pulp ports in China was 210.1 tons, a decrease of 7.1 tons from the previous period, a 3.3% decline. Inventory has continued to show a slight downward trend, and the inventory of sample ports has decreased for two consecutive weeks [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core View of the Report - The pulp market is expected to remain oscillating weakly in the short term. The imported pulp market is expected to continue to be differentiated. Coniferous pulp is under pressure due to high inventory and financial attribute disturbances, while broadleaf pulp is relatively resistant to decline supported by costs, but weak demand will limit its upside potential [102]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Industry News - As of November 27, 2025, the inventory at Changshu Port was 572,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 17,000 tons or 3.1%. Qingdao Port's inventory was 1,429,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 34,000 tons or 2.3%. Gaolan Port's inventory was 60,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 9,000 tons or 17.6%. The total inventory of major Chinese pulp ports was 2,172,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1,000 tons or 0.05%, showing a slight de - stocking trend [5][6]. - According to Longzhong Information on November 27, Chile's Arauco Company's November offer for broadleaf pulp Star was $550 per ton, and for natural pulp Venus was $620 per ton [6]. Market Data Market Trends - On November 28, 2025, the basis of Silver Star was 202 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 9.01% and a year - on - year decrease of 50.49%. The basis of Russian Needle was - 28 yuan/ton, with no week - on - week change and a year - on - year increase of 33.33%. The price difference between Silver Star and Russian Needle was 230 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 8.00% and a year - on - year decrease of 48.89% [15]. Monthly Spreads - On November 28, 2025, the 01 - 03 monthly spread was - 18 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 43.75%. The 03 - 05 monthly spread was - 32 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 23.08% [20]. Fundamental Data Price - The price difference between coniferous and broadleaf pulp decreased. On November 28, 2025, the price difference between Silver Star and Jinyu was 1,000 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 4.76% and a year - on - year decrease of 42.20%. The price difference between Russian Needle and Jinyu was 770 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3.75% and a year - on - year decrease of 39.84% [27]. - The import profit of coniferous and broadleaf pulp decreased. On November 28, 2025, the import profit of coniferous pulp (Silver Star) was - 119.43 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 57.07% and a year - on - year increase of 47.47%. The import profit of broadleaf pulp (Star) was - 29.54 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 165.34% and a year - on - year increase of 69.93% [30]. - The spot price of imported coniferous pulp declined further. On November 28, 2025, the price of Silver Star was 5,400 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 0.92% and a year - on - year decrease of 13.32%. The price of broadleaf pulp was expected to increase slightly due to cost support [32][35]. Supply - The purchase price of wood chips by paper enterprises in East China was generally stable this week, with individual prices falling. The supply of domestic chemical mechanical pulp decreased, and the operating rate of domestic broadleaf pulp decreased [44][48]. - In September 2025, the pulp port inventory in Europe decreased month - on - month. In October, the global pulp shipping volume decreased seasonally month - on - month [52]. - In August 2025, the shipping volume of W20 coniferous pulp was at a low level with high inventory, while the shipping volume of broadleaf pulp remained high but with a low inventory days [56]. - In August 2025, the total coniferous pulp exports of Canada, Chile, Finland, and the United States to China decreased month - on - month and were at a low level year - on - year. In September, Finland's exports to China increased both month - on - month and year - on - year. In October, Chile's coniferous pulp exports to China continued to increase month - on - month but decreased year - on - year [62]. - In September 2025, the total broadleaf pulp exports of Brazil, Indonesia, Uruguay, and Chile to China increased both month - on - month and year - on - year. In October, Brazil's exports decreased slightly month - on - month, and Uruguay's exports decreased significantly both month - on - month and year - on - year [66]. - In October 2025, China's pulp imports were differentiated. Coniferous pulp imports increased by 0.06% month - on - month, broadleaf pulp imports decreased by 2.77% month - on - month, and the imports of natural pulp and chemical mechanical pulp increased significantly [68]. Demand - The price of offset paper increased slightly this week. Due to profitability and production - sales pressure, some production lines were transferred or operated at reduced loads. The supply was abundant, and the demand was weak, with users mainly making rigid purchases [72]. - The price of coated paper decreased slightly this week. The supply was abundant, and the consumption was weak due to the impact of electronic media. Factories' willingness to support prices increased [76]. - The price of white cardboard remained stable. Although the cost decreased slightly, it was still at a high level. Paper mills planned to increase prices in December. The supply increased due to new capacity, and the sales were stable. Traders were mainly waiting and seeing [80]. - The price of household paper remained stable. The terminal demand was weak, and some paper enterprises faced shipment pressure. The de - stocking process slowed down, and the industry operating rate remained low [84]. - In October 2025, the retail sales of cultural and office supplies, cosmetics, and daily necessities increased significantly year - on - year [88]. Inventory - On November 28, 2025, the total warehouse receipt quantity of pulp was 209,800 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.38% and a year - on - year decrease of 41.92% [91]. - The overall port inventory was at a medium level within the year, showing a slight de - stocking trend. Qingdao Port's inventory decreased slightly, Changshu Port's inventory increased, and the inventory of other ports fluctuated within a normal range [97].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View - The pulp market is expected to fluctuate. Recent pulp warehouse receipts have seen cancellations and new registrations [6]. - On the supply side, Chile's Arauco Company's October offer for coniferous pulp Silver Star decreased by $20/ton to $680/ton, while the offer for hardwood pulp Star remained flat at $540/ton, and the offer for natural pulp Venus remained unchanged at $590/ton [6]. - On the demand side, recent pulp - using paper products have issued price - increase letters. Only the price increase of white cardboard has been well - implemented, and double - offset paper has issued new price - increase letters, with the implementation to be monitored [6]. - On the inventory side, as of November 27, 2025, the inventory of mainstream pulp ports in China was 217.2 tons, a decrease of 0.1 tons from the previous period, a 0.05% month - on - month decrease, showing a slight de - stocking trend [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Pulp Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On November 27, 2025, SP2601 was 5184 yuan/ton, down 0.46% day - on - day and 2.15% week - on - week; SP2512 was 4670 yuan/ton, down 0.98% day - on - day and 3.87% week - on - week; SP2605 was 5234 yuan/ton, down 0.49% day - on - day and 1.99% week - on - week [6]. - **Spot Prices**: Coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5400 yuan/ton, unchanged day - on - day and down 1.82% week - on - week; coniferous pulp Russian Needle was 5170 yuan/ton, unchanged day - on - day and down 3.36% week - on - week; hardwood pulp Goldfish was 4400 yuan/ton, unchanged both day - on - day and week - on - week [6]. - **Outer - Market Quotes**: Chilean Silver Star was $680/ton, down 2.86% month - on - month; Brazilian Goldfish was $530/ton, up 3.92% month - on - month; Chilean Venus was $590/ton, unchanged month - on - month [6]. - **Import Costs**: Chilean Silver Star was 5721 yuan/ton, down 2.83% month - on - month; Brazilian Goldfish was 4344 yuan/ton, up 3.87% month - on - month; Chilean Venus was 4830 yuan/ton, unchanged month - on - month [6]. Pulp Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In October 2025, the import volume of coniferous pulp was 69.1 tons, unchanged from September; the import volume of hardwood pulp was 131.8 tons, down from 135.6 tons in September. The domestic production of hardwood pulp and chemimechanical pulp fluctuated slightly in different periods. The pulp port inventory on November 27, 2025, was 217.2 tons, down 0.1 tons from the previous period [6]. - **Demand**: The production of double - offset paper, coated paper, tissue paper, and white cardboard also fluctuated in different periods. For example, the production of double - offset paper on November 27, 2025, was 20.80 tons [6]. - **Inventory**: As of November 27, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 217.2 tons, down 0.1 tons from the previous period, a 0.05% decrease. The futures delivery warehouse inventory was 21.1 tons [6]. Pulp Valuation Data - **Basis**: On November 27, 2025, the Russian Needle basis was 500, with a quantile level of 0.952; the Silver Star basis was 730, with a quantile level of 0.926 [6]. - **Import Profit**: On November 27, 2025, the import profit of coniferous pulp Silver Star was - 159, with a quantile level of 0.378; the import profit of hardwood pulp Goldfish was 56, with a quantile level of 0.705 [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Report's Core View - The pulp market is expected to undergo high - level consolidation in the short term. The futures market is dominated by financial attributes, while the spot market remains firm due to cost support and limited available supply. It is recommended to monitor the inventory reduction pace and the change in the operating rate of downstream paper mills [98]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Industry News - As of November 13, 2025, the pulp inventory at Changshu Port increased by 6.3 tons week - on - week, a 12.5% rise; Qingdao Port's inventory rose by 5.0 tons, a 3.7% increase; and Gaolan Port's inventory decreased by 1.5 tons, a 26.8% decline. The total inventory of major Chinese pulp ports increased by 10.2 tons, a 5.1% rise [5][6]. - From January to September 2025, Finns Group reported a comparable operating loss of 27 million euros [6]. - Liaoning Yusen's 185,000 - ton second - phase project of household paper is expected to be put into production by the end of September next year [6]. 3.2 Market Data 3.2.1 Market Trends - On November 14, 2025, the basis of silver star pulp was 70 yuan/ton, down 33.96% week - on - week and 80.77% year - on - year; the basis of Russian needle pulp was - 80 yuan/ton, up 72.79% week - on - week and 6.98% year - on - year; the price difference between silver star and Russian needle pulp was 150 yuan/ton, down 62.50% week - on - week and 66.67% year - on - year [14]. - On November 14, 2025, the 01 - 03 month - spread was 32 yuan/ton, up 300.00% week - on - week; the 03 - 05 month - spread was - 14 yuan/ton, down 16.67% week - on - week [19]. 3.3 Fundamental Data 3.3.1 Price - On November 14, 2025, the price difference between silver star and goldfish pulp was 1,150 yuan/ton, down 8.00% week - on - week and 34.29% year - on - year; the price difference between Russian needle and goldfish pulp was 1,000 yuan/ton, up 17.65% week - on - week and down 23.08% year - on - year [25]. - The import profit of coniferous and broad - leaf pulp continued to recover. In November, the import price of wood pulp was unclear, and paper mills were cautious [29]. - The price of imported coniferous pulp spot rose with the market, but paper mills were cautious in signing orders, and market transactions were mainly small orders [33]. - The price of imported broad - leaf pulp rose significantly, with an expected increase in import cost and a bullish market sentiment [36]. - The prices of Venus and Kunhe pulp on November 14, 2025, were 5,100 yuan/ton and 3,700 yuan/ton respectively, with no week - on - week change [41]. 3.3.2 Supply - The wood chip purchase price of paper enterprises in East China was generally stable this week, with individual increases [43]. - Domestic broad - leaf pulp prices rose this period, while the operating rate and output decreased; the operating rate and output of chemimechanical pulp increased [47]. - In September, the pulp port inventory in Europe decreased month - on - month, while the inventory days of coniferous pulp increased [51][52]. - In August, the shipment volume of W20 coniferous pulp was low, and the inventory was high; the shipment volume of broad - leaf pulp remained high, but the inventory days were low [56]. - In August, the export volume of coniferous pulp from Canada, Chile, and Finland to China decreased month - on - month; in September, Finland's export volume to China increased both month - on - month and year - on - year; in October, Chile's export volume to China increased month - on - month but decreased year - on - year [62]. - In September, the export volume of broad - leaf pulp from Brazil, Indonesia, Uruguay, and Chile increased both month - on - month and year - on - year; in October, Brazil's export volume decreased slightly month - on - month [63]. - In September, China's pulp import volume increased overall, with coniferous pulp up 12.52% month - on - month, broad - leaf pulp up 7.81% month - on - month, and chemimechanical pulp up 31.43% month - on - month [67]. 3.3.3 Demand - The average price of offset paper was basically stable, with poor profitability. Downstream consumption was scattered, but some users stocked up due to cost support [71]. - The average price of coated paper was stable, with a slight decrease in supply. The supply - demand relationship did not improve significantly [75]. - The price of white cardboard continued to rise. Although the production and sales situation changed little, the shipment increased in some local markets [79]. - The price of household paper was stable, with weak terminal demand and limited support from pulp prices [83]. - In October, the retail sales of cultural office supplies, cosmetics, and daily necessities increased significantly year - on - year [87]. 3.3.4 Inventory - As of November 14, 2025, the total warehouse receipt quantity of pulp was 220,400 tons, down 1.66% week - on - week and 39.26% year - on - year [90]. - The port inventory was at a medium level this year, showing a slight accumulation trend. Qingdao Port's inventory shifted to an accumulation trend, and Changshu Port's inventory showed a narrow - range accumulation trend [95].