About the Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp Index
NBSK (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) pulp is the premium virgin fibre grade used in kraftliner, sack kraft, and premium board production. North American NBSK is the global benchmark. PackIndex tracks NBSK weekly — it drives the PAPR, RGID, and MAILER L3 indices.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $1,120 per tonne | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL-linked |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp — market activity since 2026-04-27
Since 2026-04-27, the PackIndex NBSK index recorded 15 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-27. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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Common questions
What is the current bleached softwood kraft pulp price?
PackIndex puts bleached softwood kraft pulp at $934.9 $/t (15 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-27 — live level on Essential).
What drives the bleached softwood kraft pulp price?
The PackIndex NBSK index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the bleached softwood kraft pulp price updated?
PackIndex updates the NBSK index weekly.
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