bonjour pouvez-vous m’aider à présenter ceci: These markets for fluff pulp have an estimated demand of around 6.5 million (air dried) tonnes. The presence of about 2.3 million tonnes of "swing" capacity, that is fluff pulp production capacity which can switch (or swing) to other puip products, like dissolving pulp or papermaking grades, makes it possible for producers to carefully manage supply and demand. The current global emphasis on reducing plastics waste should encourage growth in fluff pulp
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The consensus is that the COVID-19 pandemic will not seriously affect fluff pulp production. Fluff pulp production depends on raw material, trees, and pulp mill capacity. In 2020, 96.4% of all fluff pulp is consumed in recession proof hygiene markets, disinfecting wipes or medical end uses. The remaining 3.6% are food pads, industrial sorbents, and, as mentioned above, wipes other than disinfectant.
Smithers' analysis for 'The Future of Fluff Pulp to 2025' identifies the following key trends and drivers leading to fluff pulp growth over the next five years: