Cartonboard Monitor

Our monthly Cartonboard Monitor report offers the most comprehensive analysis of the global cartonboard market, covering both coated board and uncoated board. Giving you and your team the essential data to make informed purchasing decisions and support strategic planning within the packaging industry.

The EMGE Cartonboard Monitor provides monthly data for Cartonboard on the following:

• Demand and Production: Evaluating current and historical trends in cartonboard consumption and supply
• Capacity: Insights into production capacities including Machine/Mill Investment Listings
• Operating Rates: Assessing operating efficiencies (mill utilisation rates)
• Pricing Trends: Tracking monthly price movements for cartonboard, including regional perspectives
• Cost / Market Indicators: Monitoring related factors including retail sales, shipping costs, raw material pricing.

The Cartonboard Monitor offers data for the following markets/regions:

• Western Europe
• North America
• China / Japan / Korea
• Rest of the World
• World Total

Looking ahead at the Cartonboard market in 2026, we predict this sector will continue its upward trajectory. However, the year ahead will not be without obstacles, as the market navigates a landscape defined by these critical trends:

• Fibre-Based Packaging Demand: Growth is being fuelled by resilient retail sectors and the accelerating substitution of single-use plastics to sustainable fibre-based alternatives.
• EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): The implementation of this new legislation is significantly reshaping global sourcing strategies and impacting raw material compliance costs.
• Supply Chain & Pricing: Ongoing geopolitical instability continues to affect logistics and availability, creating a complex pricing environment for buyers and producers alike.

To stay ahead of these shifts, access our latest data by downloading the Cartonboard Monitor below:

Cartonboard Overview

Cartonboard is an umbrella term used within the industry and covers an array of terminology including Boxboard, Folding Cartons, Coated Board, Duplex Board, Ivory Board, GC Board, GD Board, Folding Boxboard (FBB), White Lined Chipboard (WLC), Solid Bleached Sulphate (SBS/SBB), Solid Unbleached Sulphate (SUS/SUB), Liquid Packaging Board (LPB), Greyboard and Carrier Board.

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As leaders in packaging, paper, and tissue market intelligence, EMGE ensures you have all the latest pricing and analysis at your fingertips. With over 80 years of combined expertise, our reports deliver essential insights to keep you ahead in a competitive industry.