Boxboard Price Trend and Forecast

Boxboard Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Boxboard in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Boxboard Price Trend for the Q2 of 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, boxboard prices in North America increased as producers responded to inflationary pressures and rising production costs. The feedstock wood pulp and paper prices were on the rise, which directly impacted the upstream dynamics for boxboards as well. Even though demand remained mixed and supply levels were high. Boxboards, widely used in packaging, printing, and protective applications across industries such as consumer goods and e-commerce, experienced upward price adjustments driven by efforts to recover from earlier market declines and stabilize conditions.
 

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While there were slight improvements in order volumes and shipment times, demand remained relatively soft, leading some buyers to question the need for price hikes amid ample supply. Despite these challenges, the industry showed signs of adapting, with moves like the acquisition of Columbia Corrugated Box by SupplyOne highlighting ongoing efforts to consolidate and navigate the evolving market landscape.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, Boxboard prices are likely to remain positively anchored in the coming months. The market dynamics suggest a similar price trajectory.
 

Boxboard Price Trend for the Q1 of 2024

Boxboard is a type of paperboard known for its durability, strength, and smooth surface, making it ideal for packaging and folding cartons. Its primary characteristics include high stiffness, good printability, and excellent foldability, allowing it to be used in a wide range of packaging applications.

Market drivers for boxboards include the rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions, growth in e-commerce, and increasing consumer preference for packaged goods. Additionally, advancements in packaging technology and the need for high-quality printing for branding purposes further boost the demand for boxboards in various industries.

During the first quarter of 2024, the US packaging companies experienced continued challenges with low volumes. This trend was influenced by sustained low demand and tight order patterns across most regions globally, signaling ongoing challenges in the market.

The slowdown of the packaging sector was well evident in the southward movement of boxboard prices as the market struggled to balance the supply-demand dynamics. The manufacturers of the commodity looked for specific measures in order to deal with this imbalance and, as a result, reduced their production volumes by almost 2%. This stimulus was yet to showcase any effect on the pricing trajectory during the first quarter of 2024.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price of Boxboard is expected to struggle with low demand from the downstream market drivers and pessimistic sentiments of the consumer sector in the near quarter.

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