Guangxi province is famous for its stunning scenery attracting millions of visitors every year.
stantially increase production. According to AFRY engineering consultants, the paper and board production capacity of Guangxi will grow by more than eight million tonnes in 2022. More than half of the growth will be in folding boxboard, reflecting the changes in consumer habits. The development has been extremely fast. Before 2019, the pri- mary raw material used for paper and pulp production in Guangxi was sugarcane bagasse, a by-product of the sugar industry. The resulting products were mainly low-grade tissue. Today, most big paper mills in Guangxi have switched to im- ported or self-produced wood pulp. The ban by the Chinese gov- ernment on importing recycled waste paper has boosted import volumes of wood fibre and plantation wood, to ensure stable paper production. Vertanen says that companies of all sizes can thrive in the mar- ket because the products they specialise in vary. However, many
Today, most big paper mills in Guangxi have switched to imported or self- produced wood pulp.
He Xin Pulp Sales Manager of ITOCHU Guangzhou Ltd. ITOCHU Corporation, founded in Japan, operates in various sectors.
Harri Vertanen VP Sales, APAC at Metsä Fibre. He has held his current position since 2011.
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