Key Economic Indicators
| Key indicator | Current | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Paper – Bleached Kraft 15 pt. | Feb. 2010 |
$1,007.50 |
$992.50 |
$1,005.00 |
Key Trend: There has been a lot of discussion and speculation regarding the pricing of kraft paper products relative to Black Liquor Tax Credit. To-date, there appears to be some fluctuation in prices, but whether or not this is due to market or tax credits cannot be definitively stated. In February 2008, kraft paper was priced at $922.50 per short ton; one year later it was as high as $1,005.00 per short ton. The current market is priced at $1,007.50 per short ton, slightly higher than 2009 prices at this time, but $85 higher than two years ago. Read AccuVal’s more detailed overview of how this indicator and others track with the current state of the economy.
