Forest products events

Fastmarkets’ forest products events, formerly known as RISI events, are the industry's meeting places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more

The forest products industry is undergoing changes at a rapid speed. The push for sustainability, growing e-commerce and logistic problems exacerbated by the pandemic are just some of the challenges and trends the industry faces today. Our events provide the critical insights and outlooks that enables you to understand the market dynamics that at shaping the global and regional markets. We bring together the decision-makers and topic experts across the supply chain together in one place, giving you the opportunity to network and gain critical insights to help you and your organizations succeed in a changing market.

Upcoming events
Join one of our industry-leading events for the forest industry, and connect with peers, share challenges and successes, and get the latest data and insights from market experts

Aug 12-14, 2024 | Sao Paulo, Brazil

Welcome to Brazil’s premier conference focused on Latin America’s pulp, paper and packaging industries, now in its 19th year. This one-stop-shop event equips you with the knowledge – and exclusive data – to navigate the fast-changing forest products landscape.

September 9-11 | Antwerp, Belgium

Don’t miss the only event for freight and shipping operators in pulp, paper and packaging. Gain industry insights to unlock business opportunities, discover where the market is heading and forge crucial partnerships across the supply chain. This one-stop-shop event – run in association with the International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) – is a magnet for senior industry figures.

A place to meet the big paper players and get the latest news and forecasts for this industry.
Forest trader, Fastmarkets event delegate.
Insights you cannot get elsewhere.
CEO of packaging buyer, Fastmarkets event delegate.
Get ready for the next conference with our latest industry insights

Plastic substitution with paper-based products is driven by customer demand for sustainability and delivery

The latest Random Lengths retailer survey had revealed an uptick in expectations so far in the year

We have observed the need for a heavyweight unbleached kraft paper bag price from market players because of the 50-lb grade’s volume and because we already price lightweight 30-lb grocery bag paper. The 50-lb grade would be for the grocery segment and the related carryout bag segment that includes QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) in North America.

Fastmarkets combines the commodity intelligence of these familiar names:

Metal Bulletin • American Metal Market • Scrap Price Bulletin • Industrial Minerals • RISI • FOEX • The Jacobsen • Agricensus • Random Lengths • FastMarkets and more