Tag coated paper price fluctuations are affected by a variety of factors, these factors can be summarized as the following aspects:
First, raw material costs
1.Pulp price: The main raw material of coated paper is pulp, its price is affected by the international pulp market supply and demand, raw material costs and other factors, fluctuations are more frequent. The rise in the price of pulp will directly lead to an increase in the production cost of coated paper, which will push up the price of branded coated paper.
2.Auxiliary material cost: In addition to pulp, coated paper production process also need to use ink, additives and other auxiliary materials, the cost of these materials will also affect the price of tag coated paper.
Second, market demand
1.Market demand: Market demand is an important factor affecting price. When the market demand for tag coated paper increases, the situation of short supply will push up the price; Conversely, when demand decreases, prices may fall.
2.Seasonal demand: There are obvious seasonal demand fluctuations in some industries (such as clothing, shoes and hats, etc.), which will also affect the price of tag coated paper. For example, in the peak selling season, the demand for tag coated paper may increase significantly, thus pushing up the price.
Third, production process and specifications
1.Production process: Different production processes require different equipment, labor and other costs, which affects the final price of tag coated paper. For example, enterprises that adopt advanced production processes may have higher production efficiency and lower costs, and thus have a certain advantage in price.
2.Specification size: The specification size of the tag coated paper will also affect its price. In general, the larger the size, the more material will be consumed, and the price will increase accordingly.
Fourth, market competition pattern
1.Market concentration: The market concentration of the coated paper industry will also affect the price. If there are a few large players in the market that dominate, then these players may have strong bargaining power, which affects the price level.
2.Threat of new entrants: New entrants may compete for market share through price wars and other means, which may have an impact on the price strategy of existing enterprises.
Fifth, policies, regulations and environmental protection requirements
1.Policies and regulations: Relevant policies and regulations issued by the government may also have an impact on the price of tag coated paper. For example, the strengthening of environmental regulations may increase the production costs of enterprises (such as investment in environmental protection equipment, waste water and waste gas treatment costs, etc.), which will push up prices.
2.Environmental requirements: With the increasing attention of society to environmental protection, consumer demand for environmentally friendly products is also increasing. Therefore, the tag coated paper that meets the environmental requirements may be more popular in the market, thus having a certain advantage in price.
In summary, the price fluctuation of tag coated paper is affected by raw material costs, market demand, production process and specifications, market competition pattern, policies, regulations and environmental protection requirements and other factors. These factors interact and jointly determine the market price level of the tag coated paper.