Effective January 10, 2026, ND PAPER's Chongqing base will increase the price of grey-back whiteboard paper by 50 yuan per ton; a further price hike of 50 yuan per ton will take effect on January 20, 2026. Starting January 15, 2026, the price of corrugated paper will be raised by 50 yuan per ton. PriceSeek Analysis: Whiteboard Paper, Bull-Bear Score: 2. ND PAPER's announcement of a total 100 yuan per ton price increase for grey-back whiteboard paper, implemented in two stages, indicates proactive pricing by an industry leader, reflecting strong demand or rising cost pressures. This constitutes a significant positive for spot prices and may fuel broader market expectations for price increases. Corrugated Paper, Bull-Bear Score: 1. The 50 yuan per ton price increase for corrugated paper suggests an improvement in supply-demand dynamics. While the price hike has a generally positive impact on spot prices, the magnitude is relatively modest, and subsequent market acceptance warrants close observation. The Business Society benchmark price is a transaction guidance price generated based on extensive price data and the Business Society's pricing model, also referred to as the Business Society Price. It can be used to determine the settlement price for the following two requirements: 1. The settlement price for a specified date. 2. The average settlement price for a specified period. Pricing Formula: Settlement Price = Business Society Benchmark Price × K + C. K: Adjustment coefficient, including factors such as credit period costs. C: Premium/Discount, including factors such as logistics costs, brand differentials, and regional price differences.
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