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Corrugated Containers

March 2026 News

Unbleached Kraft Liner and recycled testliner prices appear poised to escalate into Q2 in all regions as supply curtailment and stronger pulp spot prices and recovered paper prices are experiencing cost increases after several months of softness and a period of consolidation.

A considerable level of supply capacity rationalization has taken place in North America and Europe and this will tend to tighten the containerboard market.
However, this will tend to result in potential over-supply for secondary fibers used in recycled containers.