Industry News & Trends
Breaking news, mergers, capacity changes, and market developments in the corrugated packaging industry.
Q1 2026 Corrugated Market Recap: Prices, Demand, and Outlook
A comprehensive Q1 2026 corrugated market summary covering containerboard prices, box demand trends, OCC pricing, and the outlook for the remainder of 2026.
PCA's $70/Ton Price Increase: Breaking Down the First Containerboard Hike of 2026
Packaging Corporation of America announced a $70/ton containerboard price increase for 2026. Here's what's driving it, whether it will stick, and what buyers should do.
International Paper's DS Smith Acquisition and Planned Split: What It Means for Corrugated Buyers
Analysis of International Paper's $7.2B acquisition of DS Smith and its planned split into two companies — and what these moves mean for corrugated packaging buyers worldwide.
The Smurfit Westrock Effect: How the Biggest Packaging Merger in History Is Reshaping the Corrugated Industry
Analysis of how the Smurfit Kappa and WestRock merger created the world's largest listed packaging company and what it means for corrugated buyers, competitors, and pricing.
Containerboard Capacity Cuts in 2025: Which Mills Closed and Why It Matters
A detailed breakdown of the major containerboard mill closures in 2025 — including IP Campti and GP Cedar Springs — and how ~6% capacity reduction is reshaping pricing.
The Death of the RISI Index? Why Major Producers Are Abandoning Price Benchmarks
An analysis of why major containerboard producers like IP and GP are moving away from Fastmarkets RISI index pricing, what it means for buyers, and how the market is adapting.
U.S. Corrugated Box Shipments: Monthly Tracking and What the Numbers Tell Us
How the Fibre Box Association tracks corrugated box shipments in billions of square feet, what 2025 numbers showed, and what the 2026-2027 forecast means for the industry.
How the Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling Affects Corrugated Packaging Costs
Analysis of the Supreme Court's February 2026 IEEPA tariff ruling — what it means for OCC exports, recovered paper trade flows, and corrugated packaging costs.
5 Industry Trends That Will Define Corrugated Packaging in the Next Decade
Five macro trends reshaping corrugated packaging through 2035: sustainability mandates, automation, digital printing, industry consolidation, and e-commerce growth.
North American Corrugated Market Forecast: What to Expect Through 2030
A data-driven forecast of the North American corrugated packaging market through 2030 — market size, CAGR projections, e-commerce drivers, and capacity trends.
Nearshoring and Its Impact on Corrugated Box Demand in North America
How manufacturing nearshoring to Mexico and the U.S. is reshaping corrugated packaging demand across North America, with implications for capacity and logistics.
Global Corrugated Industry Power Rankings: The Top 10 Companies by Revenue in 2026
Ranking the ten largest corrugated packaging companies in the world by revenue — from Smurfit Westrock at #1 to Mondi — with market position and strategic analysis.
The Mexican Corrugated Market: Growth, Opportunities, and Cross-Border Packaging Flows
An in-depth look at Mexico's corrugated packaging market including key players, cross-border containerboard trade, USMCA impacts, and nearshoring-driven growth.
The Rise of Independent Box Makers: How AICC Members Are Competing with Giants
How independent corrugated box makers and AICC members are growing market share against integrated giants through agility, service, and smart board sourcing strategies.
Georgia-Pacific's Capacity Reductions: Impact on Containerboard Supply
Analysis of Georgia-Pacific's containerboard capacity reductions including Cedar Springs and how Koch Industries' strategy is reshaping the supply-demand balance.