German corrugated board market remains strong with high demand for base paper

摘要

All the same, the supply situation on the market for recycled corrugated case material in Germany remains tense. It is still not possible to source paper with certain basis weights quickly and on short notice, say respondents, adding that procuring additional volumes remains problematic. There are no clear opinions on whether things will calm down for a while following the latest price adjustment in February. The situation is similar in the GC board segment.The latest price round may not have been the last one this year, respondents say. In addition to annual contracts, it appears that shorter-term price agreements, such as half-year contracts, have become established on the market.