OCC price increases evoke divergent effects across value chain

The old corrugated containers market in 2026 is one of paradoxes: Rising OCC prices spell better margins for recyclers, but they put pressure on packaging companies that consume the material. While OCC prices are up, they’re still below historical norms. And OCC is poised for medium-term growth, but the market has to get over some short-term hurdles first.

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