Monthly Reports MAPO: Monthly Paper and Paperboards Executive Summary

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Paper and paperboard prices are expected to remain stable to firm through July. Monsoon-related reductions in recovered paper collection, elevated OCC costs, and seasonal packaging demand are expected to support kraft paper prices, while balanced domestic demand and continued MIP protection should keep duplex board prices stable…

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Paper and paperboard prices are expected to remain largely stable through June as easing geopolitical concerns offset weak seasonal demand. However, prices are likely to trend upward from July as monsoon-related disruptions reduce domestic recovered paper collection and tighten raw material availability.

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Kraft paper prices expected to soften further by INR 1-1.5/Kg , with mills prioritizing volume over price. OCC range bound at USD 172-175/MT assuming no further Hormuz escalation. Duplex Board prices are likely to remain firm, supported by the continued extension of the Minimum Import Price (MIP)…

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Paper and paperboard prices are expected to stabilize with a slight softening bias in the near term, as the sharp cost-push rally seen in March–April begins to ease. While input costs—particularly wastepaper and energy—remain elevated, improving availability of raw materials and easing supply constraints are likely to…

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Paper and paperboard prices are expected to remain firm in the near term, supported by elevated input costs, particularly imported wastepaper and freight. While demand may soften marginally in AMJ’26 following the peak season, limited downside is expected due to continued cost pressures. As supply conditions stabilize…

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Kraft paper and duplex board prices are expected to remain range-bound with a mild upward bias in the near term, supported by improving packaging demand and firm input costs. Any sustained rise in wastepaper or energy prices could prompt selective upward revisions, while continued manufacturing strength will…

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Kraft paper prices are likely to consolidate around the INR 33,500/ton level in the near term, with a gradual upside bias toward INR 34,500/ton by January 2026. The price trajectory is expected to be supported by a seasonal pickup in demand and improving downstream consumption trends. Monthly…

Market Prices & Forecast Executive Summary Critical Analytics Outlook: Kraft paper prices are likely to consolidate around the INR 33,500/ton level in the near term, with a gradual upside bias toward INR 34,500/ton by January 2026. The price trajectory is expected to be supported by a seasonal pickup in demand and improving downstream consumption trends. Monthly…