The German paper and board market: demand for cartonboard and folding boxes still strong

Things have quieted down again on the market for corrugated case material in Germany. As of early May, it appears that prices will remain unchanged. Demand is also returning to normal. But amidst declining consumer sentiment, there are fears that demand for packaging could drop off significantly and thus lead to lower...

Demand for fresh fibre as well as recycled cartonboard is high. The board industry’s inconsistent handling of recouping energy costs fuelled market talk at the end of March. In the case of sack kraft paper, the stop in inflow from Russia raised concerns over adequate supply. Prices have been moving higher every month...

In France prices for many types of paper and cartonboard were still flying high in March. And April looked set to bring another round of substantial price hikes if manufacturers get their way. Among others, corrugated case material and cartonboard manufacturers announced hefty energy surcharges, some applying at short...