Pulp and tissue parent roll prices in major regional markets of China in November 2024According to the data from Tissue Paper & Disposable Products Magazine, in November 2024, the pulp prices in major regional markets of China showed an overall downward trend. With the exception of the average prices of bleached and natural color bamboo pulp boards in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, which remained unchanged, the average prices of other types of pulp all decreased. Among them, the average price of bleached bagasse wet pulp in Guangxi saw the largest decline, dropping by 275 RMB/t. Among non-wood pulp materials, the average price of bleached bamboo pulp boards in the Sichuan-Chongqing region was 5,550 RMB/t, and the average price of natural color bamboo pulp boards in the region was 4,300 RMB/t, both remaining unchanged from October. In contrast to the overall decline in pulp prices, in November 2024, the prices of tissue parent roll in the tissue paper market remained stable across different regions. The average price of bleached bamboo pulp tissue parent roll in the Sichuan-Chongqing region saw only a slight fluctuation, while the average prices of various tissue parent rolls in other major regional markets remained unchanged.

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China released 2024 green manufacturing list and several tissue and hygiene product companies were selectedOn December 16, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China officially released the Green Factory List. Several companies from the tissue and hygiene products industry including Hebei Jinboshi, Shanghai Huayi, Unicharm (China), Naturecare, Vinda Paper (Zhejiang), Quanzhou Tianjiao, Shandong Huatai, Shandong Sun Paper, Hengan (Xiaogan), Kingstar, Winner Medical (Tianmen), Henkel Adhesives (Guangdong), Avery Dennison (Guangzhou), and Guizhou Kabu were successfully included.

Trützschler China signs agreement with Wangjin Group for two flushable nonwoven production lines On November 11, Trützschler China and Wangjin Group held a signing ceremony for the new Jinnuo Flushable Lines 2 & 3 in Changxing, Huzhou, Zhejiang. Wangjin Group has been committed to enhancing product quality and production efficiency through technological innovation and equipment upgrades. With the addition of the second and third Trützschler flushable nonwoven production lines, the group aims to provide more innovative and eco-friendly high-end materials for sectors such as healthcare and infant care.

Royal Golden Eagle Group’s Sateri (Yancheng, China) Phase II and cogeneration project signed On December 3, the 18th meeting of Singapore Jiangsu Cooperation Council was held in Nanjing. During the meeting, the contract for the Sateri (Yancheng) Phase II and cogeneration project under Royal Golden Eagle Group was officially signed. The project is expected to be completed and put into operation in the first half of 2025, and upon completion, the annual production capacity of Sateri (Yancheng) will be increased to 370,000 tons.

China Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) successfully starts production of two new crescent tissue machines On December 18, the PM11 and PM12 for the tissue paper phrase II project of China Liansheng Pulp & Paper, successfully commenced operation. The two tissue machines are HC-1700CS/2850 new crescent tissue machines provided by Hicredit. The remaining four Hicredit tissue machines are expected to be fully operational around the start of 2025. Liansheng Pulp & Paper placed a single order for six crescent tissue machines from Shandong Hicredit. Each machine is designed with a speed of 1,700 m/min, a width of 2,850 mm, and is equipped with Hicredit’s self-manufactured headbox and 16ft steel Yankee dryer. Each machine has a production capacity of 25,000 tons per year, for a combined total capacity of 150,000 tons per year. The machines also feature dust and mist removal systems, an online reel-pulling system, and a fully cantilevered design. The unique headbox structure is suitable for producing tissue paper with a basis weight of 10.5–25 g/m².

China Jinboshi Group successfully starts three tissue machines in its Hubei base On December 12, Jinboshi Group’s Hubei base successfully started production of TM 10 and TM 11. The Hubei base project was officially signed on July 26, 2023, and construction commenced on December 2, 2023. Following the successful startup of the No. 10 and No. 11 tissue machines, the No. 9 tissue machine at China Jinboshi Group’s Hubei base was successfully launched on December 16. The subsequent No. 12, No. 13, No. 14, and No. 15 tissue machines are scheduled to start operation throughout December, with efforts to simultaneously commission the No. 8 hand towel machine. The total production capacity of the eight tissue machines is expected to reach 160,000 tons per year.

The Secretariat of CNHPIA conducted market research on hygiene products in ItalyFrom October 9 to 11, the Secretariat of CNHPIA visited the MIAC 2024 Exhibition in Italy. During this period, they conducted market research on Carrefour convenience stores in Lucca, Coop supermarkets and Esselunga supermarkets in Florence. By understanding the behavior patterns of Italian consumers and trends in European market, it provides references for the innovation and marketing strategies of the Chinese hygiene products industry.

China tissue paper industry research tour in ShandongFirst stop: Yongfang Hygiene Products and Dongshun GroupFrom November 4 to 8, 2024, a delegation from CNHPIA conducted a field visit to enterprises in the tissue paper and hygiene products industry in Shandong Province. The delegation visited 11 companies, including Yongfang (Jinan) Hygiene Products Co., Ltd., Dongshun (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Group Co., Ltd., and Shandong Sun Paper Co., Ltd., to gain a comprehensive understanding of their production operations. During these visits, the delegation held discussions with company executives, toured facilities, and learned about the latest developments and future plans of these companies, exploring industry trends together. On November 4, the delegation visited Yongfang Hygiene Products Company and Dongshun Group, touring Yongfang (Jinan) Hygiene Products Co., Ltd. and Dongping Dongshun Industrial Park. During this visit, they held discussions with company leaders. In response to new market conditions, Dongshun Group is prioritizing quality, adapting proactively, diversifying its product lines, and expanding market channels. This approach has enabled them to achieve growth and success amid new challenges.Second stop: Shandong Sun Paper Co., Ltd.On the afternoon of November 4, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Sun Paper Co., Ltd. to conduct research and held discussions with the company’s tissue paper division representatives. They exchanged insights on technical research and development, market sales, and production operations. On the morning of November 5, the delegation visited the Sun Paper Cultural Exhibition Hall, the tissue and cultural paper production workshops, and the water treatment center. With large pulp and tissue companies like Sun Paper entering tissue industry, a new development landscape is emerging within the sector.Third stop: Shandong ZhuoBi Maternal and Infant Products Co., Ltd.On the afternoon of November 5, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong ZhuoBi Maternal and Infant Products Co., Ltd. They visited the company’s showroom and diaper production workshop, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Since 2016, Shandong ZhuoBi has been engaged in the development of online laminated cores, initiating mass production in 2018, and has adhered to a differentiated ODM strategy.Fourth stop: Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Co., Ltd.On the morning of November 6, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the company’s showroom, tissue paper, pulping and Lyocell production lines, and the urban reclaimed water reuse plant, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Asia Symbol entered the tissue paper industry with a high starting point and continues to uphold the concept of sustainable development, striving for innovation and high-quality growth in the pulp and paper industry. Fifth stop: Rizhao Huatai Paper Co., Ltd.On the afternoon of November 6, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Rizhao Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the company’s extensible paper production workshop and product showroom, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Rizhao Huatai has been focusing on its core business of “paper replacing plastic” through extensible paper, while actively expanding its fluff pulp business and accelerating its development in the hygiene products industry.Sixth stop: Shandong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd.On the morning of November 7, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the production lines for tissue parent roll and post-processing, followed by a discussion and exchange session. The company boasts a comprehensive quality inspection system, establishing itself as a benchmark in the industry. Seventh stop: Weifang Henglian Lancel Hygiene Products Ltd.On the morning of November 7, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Weifang Henglian Lancel Hygiene Products Ltd. They visited the post-processing workshop and tissue parent roll production workshop, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Henglian Lancel has been dedicated to the production and R&D of absorbent liner paper for hygiene products in the tissue paper industry, driving its transformation towards the high-end market. Eighth stop: Dezhou Shenggang Paper Co., Ltd.On November 7, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Dezhou Shenggang Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the tissue parent roll production and post-processing workshops, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Shenggang Paper impressed the delegation with its advantages in cogeneration and operational flexibility. Ninth stop: Shandong Hengfa Hygienic Products Co., Ltd.On the morning of November 8, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Hengfa Hygienic Products Co., Ltd. They visited the production workshop and product showroom, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Hengfa places great emphasis on R&D and innovation, striving to enhance product quality. Tenth stop: Shandong Kunsheng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. On the afternoon of November 8, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Kunsheng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. They held discussions and visited the company’s tissue paper production workshop. Kunsheng specializes in the recycling and reuse of leftover materials from food packaging paper, producing natural color tissue paper, industrial semi-finished plastic granules, aluminum foil sheets, and other products.

China’s Jinboshi Group partners with Suzano to develop new productAt this year’s China International Import Expo, China’s Jinboshi Group successfully signed an agreement with Suzano, marking the first-time development of tissue paper products made entirely from Suzano’s eucalyptus hardwood pulp.

The inaugural meeting of China Guangxi Household Paper Industry Association and first meeting of the first session were held in GuigangOn November 7, the inaugural meeting of China Guangxi Household Paper Industry Association and the first meeting of the first session were successfully held in Guigang. Dr. Cao Zhenlei, Chairman of CNHPIA, attended the event and delivered a keynote speech.

Pulp and tissue parent roll prices in major regional markets of China in October 2024According to the data from Tissue Paper & Disposable Products Magazine, in October 2024, the average price of natural color bamboo pulp boards in the Sichuan-Chongqing region remained relatively stable. Meanwhile, the average prices of imported bleached softwood pulp boards in Hebei and bleached bamboo pulp boards in Sichuan-Chongqing increased slightly. Prices for other types of pulp saw a decline on average.For non-wood pulp materials, the average price of bleached bamboo pulp boards in Sichuan-Chongqing rose month-on-month, while the price of natural color bamboo pulp boards in the same region remained unchanged. The average price of bleached bagasse wet pulp (calculated on an oven-dry basis) in Guangxi decreased month-on-month.Tissue parent roll prices remained stable across most regions of tissue paper market. However, slight fluctuations were observed in the average prices of bleached wood pulp tissue parent roll in Hebei and Guangxi, as well as bleached bamboo pulp tissue parent roll in Sichuan-Chongqing. The prices of natural color bamboo pulp tissue parent roll in Sichuan-Chongqing and bleached bagasse pulp tissue parent roll in Guangxi remained unchanged.