The EMGE Containerboard Monitor provides monthly data on the following:

• Demand and Production: Examining both current and historical trends in containerboard volume of apparent consumption and mill production. 
• Capacity: Looking at changes in mill capacity on a monthly basis. These include changes as a result of improvements and investment and include machine/mill investment listings globally.
• Operating Rates/Ratios: Details on production as a percentage of capacity (“utilisation rates”). 
• Prices: Up-to-date look at containerboard prices across the globe.
• Cost/Market Indicators: A wide range of factors are examined including Old Corrugated Containers (OCC), Pulp, Energy, Transportation, Parcel Volumes, Retail Sales, eCommerce, GDP.

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

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

The global Containerboard market is forecast to continue evolving rapidly in 2026. While the sector sees positive momentum, the industry faces a pivotal year defined by these critical market drivers:

• Sustainable Packaging Demand: Growth is being driven by the sustained expansion of e-commerce and the increasing requirement for lightweight, sustainable packaging solutions.
• EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Compliance is coming into force, a shift that will fundamentally reshape sourcing strategies and add new layers of complexity to the supply chain.
• Industry Consolidation: Ongoing mergers and acquisitions are altering the competitive landscape, which is set to influence availability and pricing worldwide.

To navigate these shifts and secure competitive data, please download the latest Containerboard Monitor below:

Containerboard is a paperboard material used to make both packaging materials and corrugated boxes.  It is an umbrella term used within the industry and covers an array of terminology including Cardboard, Corrugated Board, Corrugated Case Material, Linerboard or Medium. Sub-grades include Kraftliner, Fluting, Testliner.

We are developing 5-year forecasts for Containerboard, including a global supply-demand outlook (by region), leading manufacturers (ranked by capacity) and individual country data for the base year of the forecast. These new forecast reports will be available from 2025.

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With over 30 years  experience in the market, the EMGE consultants continue to provide essential insights and quality data in their monthly reports. Data you can trust, helping you make those important strategic decisions for your business.