International Paper Confirms Price Increase On Linerboard, Corrugated According to multiple sources, International Paper (IP) announced a $70 per ton increase in its containerboard prices in North America, to take effect March 1 – the same amount and start date that was announced by Packaging Corp of America (PCA) on Friday January 23. IP CEO Andy Silvernail confirmed the increase to a fi- nancial analyst during the company’s fourth quarter 2025 and full year 2025 earnings call on Thursday January 29. The $70 per ton increase applies to linerboard, includ- ing white top and $70 for corrugating medium. IP is one of the two largest major integrated contain- erboard and corrugated box producers in North America alongside Smurfit Westrock. PCA is the third largest. Combined, IP and PCA make almost half the boxes shipped in the US, based on company reports and market contacts. If linerboard prices increase in March, it would be the first price increase for linerboard in North America since February 2025. Last year, IP permanently retired 1.8 million tons of containerboard capacity. The IP shutdowns represented about half of more than 3.8 million tons of total perma- nent shutdowns of containerboard machine in the US last year – equivalent to 9 percent of North American contain- erboard capacity.
AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. REGION 42# Kraft liner 26# Semi-Chem. Medium $ 900.00-925. 00 $ 825. 00 -$850.00 U.S. Average CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton. 42# Kraft Liner 26# Semi-Chem Medium East $970.00 $960.00 West $1,015.00 $995.00 REGION
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led the integration and transformation of the combined EMEA business. Additionally, David Robbie is expected to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the new company in EMEA. The separation is expected to be completed in 12-15 months, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including final approval by the IP Board of Di- rectors as well as the filing and effectiveness of a regis- tration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the publication of a prospectus approved by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority.
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