Understanding NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp prices
Raw materials and production
Wood pulp consists of cellulose fibres separated from wood by industrial processing. Softwood, hardwood and eucalyptus pulps differ in fibre properties. Bleaching and the kraft process further define commercial grades such as NBSK and bleached hardwood pulp.
Applications and consumption
Paper, tissue and packaging manufacturers combine pulp grades to achieve strength, formation and surface characteristics. Long softwood fibres and shorter hardwood fibres perform different roles. A pulp benchmark does not represent the price of finished paper or every fibre grade.
What affects NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp prices?
Wood costs, pulp-mill output, energy, transport and paper-production demand influence pulp prices. Inventories and new mill capacity can change market balance. Fibre type, bleaching specifications and the quotation market must be matched before comparing pulp references.
How to read NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp price today
This page follows NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp in Europe · DAP. The price type is Monthly final settlement, with values expressed in USD/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
Further reading: FAO — forest products ↗
Frequently asked questions about NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp
What is NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp price today?
The latest available value is 715.00 USD/t, for October 2026. It represents Monthly final settlement. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
What affects NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp prices?
Wood costs, pulp-mill output, energy, transport and paper-production demand influence pulp prices. Inventories and new mill capacity can change market balance. Fibre type, bleaching specifications and the quotation market must be matched before comparing pulp references.
What is NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp used for in everyday life and industry?
Paper, tissue and packaging manufacturers combine pulp grades to achieve strength, formation and surface characteristics. Long softwood fibres and shorter hardwood fibres perform different roles. A pulp benchmark does not represent the price of finished paper or every fibre grade.
Why can local NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical NBSK bleached softwood kraft pulp prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.