Positive mood on Germany's cartonboard and folding cartons market in March

摘要

The mood is generally positive in the middle of March in the German cartonboard and folding cartons market. Manufacturers of recycled board are in the middle of price hike preparations and are firmly resolved to implement the hikes in view of the healthy order situation. Prices of unbleached recycled corrugated case material show weakness in the course of the month despite healthy order inflow. Operating levels of core manufacturers are also healthy and unchanged since the beginning of the year. Against this background, some suppliers were able to implement higher prices for cores in the market. Demand for coreboard is likewise brisk. Delivery periods for new orders and new customers are quoted at up to four weeks. This situation is expected to set the stage for price hikes in the coming weeks.