Blazing a pulp and paper trail

Overview

Brazil is now the world’s sixth largest pulp producer. With the fastest growing cycle in the world, low production costs, and abundant land for expansion, it could reach the number four position, as early as 2009.

Although Europe continues to be its top market, the main driver for Brazil’s expansion is robust demand for paper in China, where per capita consumption is extremely low. To meet this demand, the sector has announced investments of roughly $9.3 billion by 2012, to increase...