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Prices on linerboard and medium decreased five times during 2001. At present, there is rampant discounting, mainly on medium. This puts pressure on prices
in the corrugated box market for 2002.Production levels dropped in the last three quarters of 2001 to levels below the 85% of capacity reported for the first quarter by American Forest and Paper Association. The
export market is very weak. All this points to further price decreases in 2002 for linerboard, medium and corrugated boxes. Linerboard prices are now officially $415-430, medium $375-$390. How do these facts relate
to your box prices? Are you getting the best prices? Contact
McCoy Corporation. |
