Why are OCC - Europe Prices so high?
30-09-2026 - The current market outlook indicates a notable decrease in prices, primarily influenced by Flows data, especially Seaborne Imports & Exports, which have contributed to a -6.46 €/t impact. Although Demand data suggests there could be upward pressure, both Flows and Technical data point towards a downward trend in raw material prices.
In contrast, a report from Waste Dive highlights that while containerboard demand was lower year over year in October 2023, there are signs of recovery compared to earlier quarters. Specifically, containerboard production rose by 4.2% in the third quarter compared to the second quarter, and production for exports increased by 16.2% during the same timeframe. This indicates a potential upward trend in the market, which is at odds with the forecast predicting a decline to 126.27 €/t for the upcoming month.
Overall, the market is experiencing mixed signals, with the forecast suggesting a price drop, while recent production data hints at a possible recovery in demand.
In contrast, a report from Waste Dive highlights that while containerboard demand was lower year over year in October 2023, there are signs of recovery compared to earlier quarters. Specifically, containerboard production rose by 4.2% in the third quarter compared to the second quarter, and production for exports increased by 16.2% during the same timeframe. This indicates a potential upward trend in the market, which is at odds with the forecast predicting a decline to 126.27 €/t for the upcoming month.
Overall, the market is experiencing mixed signals, with the forecast suggesting a price drop, while recent production data hints at a possible recovery in demand.
What is the current / spot price of OCC - Europe?
OCC - Europe Price Today
September 30, 2026
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What is the forecast for the price of OCC - Europe?
OCC - Europe Price Forecast
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What are the short-term drivers of OCC - Europe prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Paper exports from United States - Paper imports to United States - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year 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 bearish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Short term price trends - Paper imports to Turkey - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Movements in the Indian Rupee
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