KYIV, March 19 – The volume of internal production of pulp and paper industry enterprises in Ukraine in physical terms may decrease approximately 15% by the end of 2020 compared to 2019 under the influence of factors related to countering the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, according to UkrPapir association.

"On the one hand, the introduction of quarantine had a positive effect on the sale of industry products, especially on hygiene products. One can see that people are sweeping toilet paper off the shelves. At the same time, we are aware that this is a temporary phenomenon.