US markets sideways in July thanks to downtime; no cupstock hike traction

摘要

US boxboard markets veered sideways again in a quiet July, with "status quo" the echo among market contacts. Prices mostly held up in weak recycled and bleached board markets while a cupstock and plat-estock increase effective since May-June continued to lack traction. Discounts and spot deals were available in key grades but were limited to "strategic" customers or additional volume purchases.