Coated Paper Controversy: Paper Case Cuts Both Ways
Taking the broader view, we can see in Figure 3 that from 2001 to 2006, imports of coated paper from China rose from virtually nothing to more than 300,000 tons, roughly 14 percent of the U.S. market, but were fairly stable after 2006. If those imports were subsidized, then that was when the initial injury occurred and, if so, it continues today.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
