Why are OCC - US (LA) Prices so high?
30-09-2026 - The market is currently experiencing a notable downward trend, with the forecast predicting a significant price drop of $12.3 per ton. This decline is primarily driven by Flows, especially from Seaborne Imports and Exports. Although Technical data suggests there might be upward pressure, the overall Demand and Flows data indicate a decrease in raw material prices.
In the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) market, recent data aligns with the forecast, predicting a decrease to 98.9 in the upcoming month. According to Fastmarkets' PPI Pulp & Paper Week, OCC prices in the U.S. fell by as much as $45 per ton in October 2022, marking the third consecutive month of decline. This downturn is attributed to weak demand, high mill inventories, and market-related downtime at major paper and board mills. This external analysis corroborates the forecasted downward trend in the OCC market.
Overall, the market is facing downward pressure due to a combination of factors, including weak demand and high inventories, which are contributing to the decline in raw material prices.
In the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) market, recent data aligns with the forecast, predicting a decrease to 98.9 in the upcoming month. According to Fastmarkets' PPI Pulp & Paper Week, OCC prices in the U.S. fell by as much as $45 per ton in October 2022, marking the third consecutive month of decline. This downturn is attributed to weak demand, high mill inventories, and market-related downtime at major paper and board mills. This external analysis corroborates the forecasted downward trend in the OCC market.
Overall, the market is facing downward pressure due to a combination of factors, including weak demand and high inventories, which are contributing to the decline in raw material prices.
What is the current / spot price of OCC - US (LA)?
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What is the forecast for the price of OCC - US (LA)?
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What are the short-term drivers of OCC - US (LA) prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Paper exports from United States - Paper Products exports from Brazil - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Short term price trends - EWMA-based technical analysis
What are the long-term drivers of OCC - US (LA) prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Paper imports to Turkey - Long term price trends - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Movements in the Indian Rupee - Movements in the Euro
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