Recycled corrugated carton material prices in Germany down again

Already early in October it was clear that September prices for recycled corrugated carton[carton?:carton box sample cutting machine] material in Germany could not be maintained.

The majority of respondents said recycled corrugated carton material prices had fallen by around €20/t in October while white recycled corrugated carton material testliner declined by about €10/t. Since several market participants were expecting recovered paper[paper?:paper sample maker cutting machine] prices to sink further in November, it remained to be seen what effect this would have on recycled corrugated carton material prices, EUWID was told. Furthermore high inventory levels, short-term availability and slow export business were still shaping recycled corrugated carton material market.