U.S. Box, Linerboard Producers Comment On Price Increases According to a recent report by Fastmarkets, North Ameri- can linerboard pricing stabilized in May following a volatile February-through-April period that resulted in a net $50 per ton increase by April, even as market participants re- main divided over whether additional increases will hold. From May 11-14, buyers and sellers described a firm containerboard supply environment across North Ameri- ca, with some buyers struggling to secure tons quickly as the impact of significant capacity reductions continued moving through the system. Sources reported generally steady corrugated box demand, with conditions improving modestly in April and continuing into May. Export prices for US unbleached kraft linerboard to Mexico and South and Central America also increased for the second con- secutive month. The tightening supply picture has become a more dom- inant market factor than box demand itself. Since February 2025, US producers have retired approximately 3.9 mil- lion tons of containerboard capacity, representing about 10 percent of total industry capacity. Market participants said those reductions are now being felt throughout the supply chain as inventories tighten and lead times extend. “May is as good or better than April,” another source CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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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working closely with customers to ensure a smooth and successful integration.” “We are extremely pleased to see IP step into own- ership of the Delmarva Corrugated assets,” said Dennis D. Mehiel, DCP President and CEO. “We cannot think of an organization better suited to help the team in Dover achieve the full potential of the business, and we are high- ly confident this transaction will benefit all of DCP’s stake- holders.” The acquisition aligns with International Paper’s strate- gy to maximize value creation for customers, shareholders and employees.
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