Why are OCC - Europe Prices so high?
15-04-2026 - The current market landscape presents a mixed outlook due to contrasting pressures on raw material prices. Technical data forecasts an upward price pressure of 6.39 €/t, influenced by trend following and calendar effects. However, demand and flow data suggest a downward pressure, creating uncertainty in the market.
In the FOEX Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) market, the forecast predicts a price increase to 113.98 €/t for the upcoming month. This aligns with recent industry analyses that highlight rising demand and pricing trends for OCC. According to a report by Future Market Insights, the global OCC market is projected to expand from USD 42.7 billion in 2026 to USD 64.4 billion by 2036, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. This growth is attributed to the burgeoning corrugated packaging industry, increased e-commerce activity, and the growing use of recycled fiber in containerboard production. The report underscores OCC's strategic importance as a raw material, impacting sourcing strategies and pricing dynamics for paper mills and recycling operators.
Overall, the analysis supports the forecasted upward trend in the OCC market, indicating that the expected price increase is in line with broader market expectations.
In the FOEX Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) market, the forecast predicts a price increase to 113.98 €/t for the upcoming month. This aligns with recent industry analyses that highlight rising demand and pricing trends for OCC. According to a report by Future Market Insights, the global OCC market is projected to expand from USD 42.7 billion in 2026 to USD 64.4 billion by 2036, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. This growth is attributed to the burgeoning corrugated packaging industry, increased e-commerce activity, and the growing use of recycled fiber in containerboard production. The report underscores OCC's strategic importance as a raw material, impacting sourcing strategies and pricing dynamics for paper mills and recycling operators.
Overall, the analysis supports the forecasted upward trend in the OCC market, indicating that the expected price increase is in line with broader market expectations.
What is the current / spot price of OCC - Europe?
OCC - Europe Price Today
April 15, 2026
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What is the forecast for the price of OCC - Europe?
OCC - Europe Price Forecast
April 21, 2026
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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: - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year - Long term price trends - Short term price trends - EWMA-based technical analysis Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Eurozone Equities
What are the long-term drivers of OCC - Europe prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is moderately bearish due to drivers such as: - Paper Products imports to Germany - Paper imports to Turkey Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - EWMA-based technical analysis - Short term price trends - Movements in the Indian Rupee
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