The Short Story

Recovered Paper (RcP) also known as wastepaper, paper-for-recycling, secondary fiber or recycled paper, is a roughly 230 million t/y global business. It accounts for over 50% of all the fiber used to produce the world’s paper and paperboard.

TTOBMA delivers the transparent, independent pricing for the recovered paper market - eliminating the need for opaque mechanisms, confusing adjustments, and premiums.

TTO’s RcP net-price indices cover the main grades and are published on a regional basis to include distinct export price levels for both East and West Coast ports. They include Mixed Paper (MP), Old Corrugated Containers (OCC), Sorted Office Paper (SOP), Light Print (LP), and Pulp Substitutes.

Mills, generators, processors, haulers, and municipalities use our indices and analytics to price with confidence.

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RcP Market Intelligence Services

RcP Indices

Monthly-updated, open-market, transactions-based, net-price indices for Mixed Paper (MP), Old Corrugated Containers (OCC), Sorted Office Paper (SOP), Light Print (LP), and Pulp Substitutes.

Price data is collected and reported on a regional basis including export prices from both West and East Coast ports.

RcP Monthly Report

Full scale analysis of recovered paper supply and demand, pricing across all grades and regions, and potential effects of emerging economic developments and market trends.

Market update video - Monthly 3–4-minute market analysis

Custom infographics - Visual market trend analysis

Customer support - Dedicated back-office assistance

Conference presence - Speaking engagements and industry events

In-person analysis - Customized market briefings

Pricing comparisons & forecasts - Budget planning support

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Why TTOBMA RcP Market Intelligence Matters

Existing RcP market pricing issues:

  • Lack of transparent pricing
  • Price volatility without clear market signals
  • Information asymmetry between buyers and sellers
  • Difficulty in contract negotiations without reliable benchmarks
  • Budget planning challenges due to unpredictable pricing

How TTOBMA helps:

  • Open-market, transactions-based net-price indices reflect actual market movements
  • Trusted, neutral third-party pricing source
  • Consistent, structured methodology applied across all indices
  • Historical pricing data for informed decision-making
  • Confidential data management

Who Benefits from Our RcP Intelligence

Mill Groups - Optimize purchasing decisions and contract negotiations

Generators and Processors - Better understand market value, timing of sales, and risk management

Waste Haulers - Budget management and pricing strategies

Municipalities - Revenue forecasting and contract management

RcP Price Indices

TTOBMA provides open-market, transactions-based net-price indices that offer clear, data-driven insight into the recovered paper market. These indices cover a broad range of product categories, for example:

  • Old Corrugated Containers (#11, #12 OCC)
  • Mixed Paper (MP)
  • Sorted Office Paper (SOP)
  • High-grade Deinking
  • And more

Our RcP Data Collection Process

First-Hand Market Intelligence

  • Monthly data collection directly from generators and mill groups
  • On-the-ground market intelligence through calls, meetings, and field presence
  • Real-time market insights that capture actual trading conditions

True Net-Price Methodology

TTO net-price indices are an effective alternative to existing price mechanisms.

  • Spot-market transactional data collected and analyzed
  • Confidential data aggregation throughout the selling period
  • Firewall procedures ensure data confidentiality and integrity
  • Experienced analysts with deep industry backgrounds help give feedback on the process

RcP Monthly Report

Market analysis of recovered paper supply and demand, pricing across predominant grades and regions, and potential effects of current economic trends. Up to date information covering M&A, grade specific news, emerging markets, and global trends.

  • Supply/demand dynamics
  • Regional market analysis
  • Economic trend impacts
  • Emerging markets and grades

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