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 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex NBSK index moved +38.54% — from $924.0 (2026-03-23) to $1,280 (2026-06-11).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $924.0 (2026-03-23) | $1,280 (2026-06-11) | +38.54% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
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Common questions
What is the current bleached softwood kraft pulp price?
PackIndex puts bleached softwood kraft pulp at $1,280 $/t (▲ 0.00% WoW).
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.
How much has the bleached softwood kraft pulp price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex NBSK index moved +38.54% — from $924.0 (2026-03-23) to $1,280 (2026-06-11).
Live Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp Data on PackIndex
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