The rate increases predicted for September and October have come to pass and more increases are predicted for 2005. The steady demand for paper by catalogers and the rebound in advertising has put the North American paper market on the rise. This, in conjunction with cost-cutting measures that have reduced mill capacity, will keep the paper supply tight for some time to come. 

With all of the moving parts and variables that impact paper pricing and availability, it is very difficult to stay on top of paper market industry trends and forecasts.  We have put together a list of resources that you might find helpful in understanding price movement, resources for market trends, supply and demand indicators, and tools to help forecast pricing for your paper budget.

www.paperloop.com   
This site provides free and subscriber-based information with access to news, analysis, and research on pricing, statistics, and forecasting trends.
RISI Paper Trader
This is a monthly newsletter that monitors the North American Graphics Paper Market. To subscribe, you may contact the Resource Information Systems, Inc offices at 781-734-8900.
www.paperage.com
The website of the publication PaperAge, has news, daily price indexes, and market analysis.
www.afandpa.org
The American Forest and Paper Association site is a great starter site with a glossary, fun facts, and paper history, as well as industry news, policy issues, and statistics.
www.pppc.org   
The Paper and Pulp Products Council site provides access to information on all its member organizations in the paper and pulp market.