WASTE PAPER
GRADES
We have a regular interest in the following grades:
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OCC 100, 90/10, 80/20
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Deinking 70/30, 60/40
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Mixed Papers
SOURCES
Our main sources are from:
EUROPE
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Germany / Netherlands
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England
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France
AUSTRALASIA
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Singapore
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Australia / New Zealand
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Southeast Asia
COMMENTS
EUROPEAN GRADES
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In most cases, European qualities are not as good as American grades:
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European fibers are shorter as the Americans use more virgin pulp in their paper production
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European sorting is not as pure as their papers would include mechanically sorted household waste.
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But European grades are constantly available in bigger quantities and often more affordable.
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We consider price as the dominating criteria and therefore we concentrate on European grades.
GERMAN GRADES
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The bulk of European waste paper originates from Germany which has one of the highest recovery rates. For the quality, above comments on European grades are applicable.
DUTCH GRADES
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Most of Dutch papers actually originate from Germany.
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Some buyers say that German sorting is more consistent.
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Dutch traders are however more flexible in pricing.
ENGLISH / FRENCH GRADE
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French and English Grades are often better sorted than standard European qualities, but their availability is limited. Their price is often higher and supply inconsistent.
AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND GRADE
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Better sorted than English and French grades and price is even higher. Inconsistent supply of limited quantities.
SINGAPORE / MALAYSIAN GRADE
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Good sorting, reasonable pricing, frequent moisture problems
