Nov 08, 2004. /Lesprom Network/. Stocks of woodpulp at European ports climb by 2.9% in October, according to Europulp. Inventories increased to 1.493 million tonnes from 1.450 million tonnes in September, which was the lowest level seen so far this year.

 

The largest decrease in percentage terms was seen in France, where stocks fell by 8%. Italy registered the strongest increase, with inventories soaring by 22.5%.

 

STOCKS OF WOODPULP AT EUROPEAN PORTS
(tonnes)

Country

October
2004

September
2004

October
2003

Netherlands / Belgium

545,145

528,365

478,340

France

173,685

188,860

174,185

U.K.

182,980

182,480

157,915

Germany

222,585

237,525

221,880

Switzerland

15,695

14,970

13,080

Italy

304,095

248,240

244,760

Spain

48,360

49,920

29,880

TOTAL

1,492,545

1,450,360

1,320,040

Source: Europulp

 

Europulp stock figures include inventories in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.