Cardboard Price Forecast 2026: Global Market Analysis, Regional Pricing Trends
The global Cardboard Price market delivered mixed regional movements in Q2 2026, reflecting differences in recovered paper availability, export demand, production economics and supply-chain conditions. While prices softened in the United States because of abundant old corrugated containers (OCC), markets in China and Germany moved higher as tighter supply conditions and stronger demand supported regional pricing. According to ChemAnalyst Cardboard Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/cardboard-1614 The divergence between major markets highlights an important feature of the cardboard industry: prices are increasingly influenced by local feedstock availability and trade flows rather than by a single global pricing trend. In North America, the U.S. Cardboard Price Index declined by 2.385% quarter-over-quarter , with the average price assessed at approximately USD 573/1000 Pcs on a FOB Illinois basis . Abundant OCC availability reduced pressure on manufacturers and helped li...