Recycled Board Markets Improving

U.S. Coated recycled board (CRB) prices rose $30/ton in April to $900 - $920/ton (announced =$40/ton), Wilde reports. Several factors are in play—strong CRB demand, escalating input costs, and supply tightness from maintenance shutdowns. Trade sources report that producers remain disciplined, unlike previous periods when they undercut quotes, he adds.

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