The market had started to pick up a little in September, but this came later than usual and not as expected, players in the French market for recycled corrugated case material often commented in late September.
These descriptions echo reports from other paper and board markets in France, where there was also talk of an extended summertime lull this year.
Players are waiting for October with a sense of anticipation because they believe this month will decide how the market in France performs this year.
