CEPI: Paper and board production in Europe decreased by around 1.3% in 2013

Paper and board production by CEPI member countries fell by around 1.3% in 2013 according to preliminary figures. Total production in 2013 was around 91 million tonnes, over 11 million tonnes lower than the peak total paper production of 102 million tonnes in 2007. Mill and machine closures in the EU27 in 2013 amounted to 2.4 million tonnes whilst new capacities or upgrading of existing ones reached 1.6 million tonnes. According to early estimates, world paper and board production has increased by 1% in 2013 after a 0.2% increase in 2012. A moderate growth has been observed in emerging countries, China, Brazil, India and Russia (Publication CEPI, 4 February 2014).
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