Why are OCC - Europe Prices so high?
30-01-2026 - The current market analysis highlights an upward pressure on raw material prices, primarily influenced by Flows data, which has a 6.21 €/t impact. Key factors contributing to this trend include Seaborne Imports & Exports and Exchange Rates. All data categories, such as Demand and Technical, consistently report this upward trend.
According to Fastmarkets, the US recovered fiber market has maintained stable prices and demand through January 2026. Buyers have been increasing their inventories in anticipation of a projected decline in generation in February. Major containerboard producers have reported robust to abundant levels of raw materials, particularly old corrugated containers (OCC), ensuring a steady supply despite expected seasonal changes.
This stability in demand and pricing indicates a potential for price increases in the near future, which aligns with the forecast of an upward trend in the FOEX Old Corrugated Containers market.
According to Fastmarkets, the US recovered fiber market has maintained stable prices and demand through January 2026. Buyers have been increasing their inventories in anticipation of a projected decline in generation in February. Major containerboard producers have reported robust to abundant levels of raw materials, particularly old corrugated containers (OCC), ensuring a steady supply despite expected seasonal changes.
This stability in demand and pricing indicates a potential for price increases in the near future, which aligns with the forecast of an upward trend in the FOEX Old Corrugated Containers market.
What is the current / spot price of OCC - Europe?
OCC - Europe Price Today
January 30, 2026
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What is the forecast for the price of OCC - Europe?
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What are the short-term drivers of OCC - Europe prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - Paper exports from Finland - Paper Products exports from Brazil - Long term price trends - Movements in the UK Pound Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Short term price trends
What are the long-term drivers of OCC - Europe prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - EWMA-based technical analysis - Short term price trends - Movements in the Indian Rupee - Movements in the Euro - Eurozone Equities Br(None)
Will the price of OCC - Europe go up?
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