Us Tariffs Open Loophole As Klabin’s Exports To China Surge Nearly Tenfold In Five Months

Klabin has rapidly expanded its exports to China after recent United States tariffs on certain pulp and paper products created a competitive opening in the global market. The tariff measures redirected some demand away from U.S. suppliers, enabling Klabin to position itself as a more cost-effective and reliable source for Chinese buyers. As a result, the company’s shipments to China reportedly increased to almost ten times previous levels over a five month period, underscoring how trade policy can reshape supply chains and redirect volumes in key markets. This surge strengthens Klabin’s presence in Asia, diversifies its customer base and partially offsets volatility in other regions impacted by trade disputes and price cycles. The development also highlights China’s ongoing appetite for imported pulp and paper-related products, with Latin American producers benefiting from shifting trade flows.