Recycled corrugated case material prices start crumbling on the market in Poland

摘要

Manufacturers and converters of packaging paper in Poland are watching the events beyond their country's eastern border with great concern. Experts believe the conflict in the Ukraine and Russia will affect exports to markets in the two countries which are important outlets for Poland's farming industry. This is one of the reasons why demand for recycled corrugated case material has slowed down to a greater extent in recent weeks than many had expected. Market stability started to weaken in March at the latest which allowed prices to slide. Kraftliner manufacturers, however, refuse to be discouraged and hold fast to their planned price hikes for the second quarter. Hikes have also been announced for March by most European suppliers of woodfree uncoated paper. Prior to these announcements, local manufacturers had already tried to raise prices and now hope to be successful in implementing the increases. The Polish recovered paper market had a quiet start to the year. As things stand at the moment, business in 2014 is expected to be similarly stable as in 2013.