Price-Watchâ„¢ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Unbleached kraftliner across top trading regions:
| Unbleached kraftliner Regional Coverage   | Unbleached kraftliner Grade and Country Coverage   | Unbleached kraftliner Pricing Data Coverage Explanation   |
| Asia-Pacific Unbleached Kraftliner Pricing Analysis | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, Importing from Sweden | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India from Sweden |
| Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, Importing from Sweden | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India from Sweden | |
| Unbleached Kraftliner 170 GSM CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva, West India, Importing from Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India from Poland | |
| Unbleached Kraftliner 275 GSM CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva, West India, Importing from Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 275 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India from Poland | |
| Unbleached Kraftliner 250 GSM CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva, West India, Importing from Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 250 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India from Poland | |
| Unbleached Kraftliner 170-200 GSM CIF Prices at Shanghai Port, China, Importing from Russia | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-200 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Shanghai Port, China from Russia | |
| North America Unbleached Kraftliner Pricing Analysis | Unbleached Kraftliner 100-125 GSM FOB Prices at Houston Port, USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 100-125 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Houston Port, USA to Global Markets |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM FOB Prices at Houston Port, USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Houston Port, USA to Global Markets |
| Europe Unbleached Kraftliner Regional Coverage | Unbleached Kraftliner Grade and Country Coverage | Unbleached Kraftliner Pricing Data Coverage Explanation |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM FOB Prices at Gothenburg Port, Sweden | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Gothenburg Port, Sweden to Global Markets |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM FOB Prices at Gothenburg Port, Sweden | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Gothenburg Port, Sweden to Global Markets |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM FOB Prices at Gothenburg Port, Sweden | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Gothenburg Port, Sweden to Global Markets |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM FD Hamburg Domestic Prices, Germany | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Hamburg, Germany |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM FD Hamburg Domestic Prices, Germany | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Hamburg, Germany |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM FD Hamburg Domestic Prices, Germany | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Hamburg, Germany |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM FD Barcelona Domestic Prices, Spain | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Barcelona, Spain |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM FD Barcelona Domestic Prices, Spain | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Barcelona, Spain |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM FD Barcelona Domestic Prices, Spain | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Barcelona, Spain |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM FD Le Havre Domestic Prices, France | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Le Havre, France |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM FD Le Havre Domestic Prices, France | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Le Havre, France |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM FD Le Havre Domestic Prices, France | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Le Havre, France |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM FD Southampton Domestic Prices, UK | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Southampton, UK |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM FD Southampton Domestic Prices, UK | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 125 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Southampton, UK |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM FD Southampton Domestic Prices, UK | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM Real-Time Domestic Prices in Southampton, UK |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170 GSM CIF Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey, Importing from Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey from Poland |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 275 GSM CIF Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey, Importing from Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 275 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey from Poland |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 250 GSM CIF Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey, Importing from Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 250 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey from Poland |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM CIF Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey, Importing from Sweden | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-186 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey from Sweden |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner Grade 100-125 GSM CIF Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey, Importing from USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 100-125 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey from USA |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM CIF Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey, Importing from USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey from USA |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170 GSM FOB Prices at Gdynia Port, Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Gdynia Port, Poland to Global Markets |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 275 GSM FOB Prices at Gdynia Port, Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 275 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Gdynia Port, Poland to Global Markets |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 250 GSM FOB Prices at Gdynia Port, Poland | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 250 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Gdynia Port, Poland to Global Markets |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 170-200 GSM FOB Prices at Novorossiysk Port, Russia | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 170-200 GSM Real-Time Export Prices from Novorossiysk Port, Russia to Global Markets |
| South America Unbleached Kraftliner Pricing Analysis | Unbleached Kraftliner 100-125 GSM CIF Prices at Manzanillo Port, Mexico, Importing from USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 100-125 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Manzanillo Port, Mexico from USA |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM CIF Prices at Manzanillo Port, Mexico, Importing from USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Manzanillo Port, Mexico from USA |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 100-125 GSM CIF Prices at Callao Port, Peru, Importing from USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 100-125 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Callao Port, Peru from USA |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM CIF Prices at Callao Port, Peru, Importing from USA | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150-170 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Callao Port, Peru from USA |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM CIF Prices at Buenos Aires Port, Argentina, Importing from Brazil | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Buenos Aires Port, Argentina from Brazil |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 200 GSM CIF Prices at Buenos Aires Port, Argentina, Importing from Brazil | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 200 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at Buenos Aires Port, Argentina from Brazil |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM CIF Prices at San Antonio Port, Chile, Importing from Brazil | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 150 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at San Antonio Port, Chile from Brazil |
| Â | Unbleached Kraftliner 200 GSM CIF Prices at San Antonio Port, Chile, Importing from Brazil | Weekly Price Update on Unbleached Kraftliner 200 GSM Real-Time Import Prices at San Antonio Port, Chile from Brazil |
Unbleached kraftliner Price Forecasts & Market Foresight Q3 2026
Outlook: Strongly Bullish
Confidence: High
Unbleached Kraftliner prices are expected to remain on a bullish trajectory globally during Q3 2026, supported by firmer softwood pulp, hardwood pulp, and recovered paper (OCC) costs, tightening supply availability, and improving procurement activity from corrugated box manufacturers.
Europe is likely to witness the strongest price recovery as packaging demand gradually rebounds following the summer holiday period, enabling producers to implement higher offers.
Asia may experience firmer demand after the monsoon season, supported by improving export orders and stronger regional buying interest, while North America is expected to maintain a steady upward trend, backed by balanced supply-demand fundamentals, disciplined mill operating rates, and resilient demand from food, beverage, e-commerce, FMCG, and industrial packaging sectors.
Global Unbleached kraftliner Market Overview by Region (July–September 2026)
| Country | Grade/ Incoterm | Outlook |
| Poland | 170 GSM FOB Gdynia | Strongly Bullish |
| Poland | 250 GSM FOB Gdynia | Strongly Bullish |
| Poland | 275 GSM FOB Gdynia | Strongly Bullish |
| Sweden | Â 125 GSM FOB Gothenburg | Bullish |
| Sweden | 150 GSM FOB Gothenburg | Bullish |
| Sweden | 170-186 GSM FOB Gothenburg | Bullish |
| Brazil | Â 150 GSM FOB Santos | Bullish |
| Brazil | 200 GSM FOB Santos | Bullish |
| USA | 100-125 GSM FOB Houston | Strongly Bullish |
| USA | 150-170 GSM FOB Houston | Strongly Bullish |
| Russia | 170-200 GSM FOB Novorossiysk | Stable |
| Turkey | 170 GSM CIF Mersin (POLAND) | Bullish |
| Turkey | 250 GSM CIF Mersin (POLAND) | Bullish |
| Turkey | 275 GSM CIF Mersin (POLAND) | Bullish |
| Turkey | 170-186 GSM CIF Mersin (SWEDEN) | Bullish |
| Turkey | 100-125 GSM CIF Mersin (USA) | Strongly Bullish |
| Turkey | 150-170 GSM CIF Mersin (USA) | Strongly Bullish |
| Argentina | 150 GSM CIF Buenos Aires (BRAZIL) | Bullish |
| Argentina | 200 GSM CIF Buenos Aires (BRAZIL) | Bullish |
| India | 170 GSM CIF Nhava Sheva (POLAND) | Strongly Bullish |
| India | 250 GSM CIF Nhava Sheva (POLAND) | Strongly Bullish |
| India | 275 GSM CIF Nhava Sheva (POLAND) | Strongly Bullish |
| India | 150 GSM CIF Nhava Sheva (SWEDEN) | Strongly Bullish |
| India | 170-186 GSM CIF Nhava Sheva (SWEDEN) | Strongly Bullish |
| Mexico | 100-125 GSM CIF Manzanillo (USA) | Strongly Bullish |
| Mexico | 150-170 GSM CIF Manzanillo (USA) | Strongly Bullish |
| Peru | 100-125 GSM CIF Callao (USA) | Strongly Bullish |
| Peru | 150-170 GSM CIF Callao (USA) | Strongly Bullish |
| Chile | 150 GSM CIF San Antonio (BRAZIL) | Bullish |
| Chile | 200 GSM CIF San Antonio (BRAZIL) | Bullish |
| China | 170-200 GSM CIF Shanghai (RUSSIA) | Stable |
| France | 125 GSM FD Le Havre | Bullish |
| France | 150 GSM FD Le Havre | Bullish |
| France | 170-186 GSM FD Le Havre | Bullish |
| Germany | 125 GSM FD Hamburg | Bullish |
| Germany | 150 GSM FD Hamburg | Bullish |
| Germany | 170-186 GSM FD Hamburg | Bullish |
| Spain | 125 GSM FD Barcelona | Bullish |
| Spain | 150 GSM FD Barcelona | Bullish |
| Spain | 170-186 GSM FD Barcelona | Bullish |
| United Kingdom | 125 GSM FD Southampton | Bullish |
| United Kingdom | 150 GSM FD Southampton | Bullish |
| United Kingdom | 170-186 GSM FD Southampton | Bullish |
*Unbleached kraftliner Forecast represents an analytical assessment based on information available at the time of publication. Actual market prices may vary due to unforeseen operational, regulatory, geopolitical, or economic developments.
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The 3-Month Forecast (Updated Monthly)
It reflects changes in softwood pulp, hardwood pulp, and recovered paper (OCC) costs, along with energy prices, producer operating rates, mill maintenance shutdowns, inventory levels, trade flows, freight rates, regional demand from corrugated packaging manufacturers, and geopolitical developments affecting the global Unbleached Kraftliner market.
The 12-Month Forecast (Published Annually)
It provides a strategic outlook based on expected capacity additions, supply-demand balances, feedstock economics, macroeconomic conditions, industrial production trends, trade policies, seasonal demand patterns, and long-term supply chain developments, supporting procurement, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Our Proprietary Hybrid Forecasting Model Evaluates:
- Feedstock & production economics
- Plant operating rates & outages
- Inventory and supply-demand balance
- Regional trade flows & freight
- Import-export dynamics
- Macroeconomic & geopolitical developments
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Unbleached kraftliner Price Trend Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, the Kraftliner market has been experiencing a dramatic surge, with prices rising sharply by 7–10% across most major regions, significantly outpacing Q1 2026’s modest 3.55% gains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted approximately 20% of the world’s oil trade and created the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, with cascading consequences for the entire packaging and paper industry, stemming from the Iran-US-Israel conflict that commenced in late February 2026.
Energy infrastructure attacks in Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council countries led to widespread concerns about energy security and food security, related to fertilizer shortages and costs, intensifying existing production constraints. Mills globally operated at constrained capacity, confronting simultaneously soaring pulp valuations, energy expenses reaching decadal highs, and freight costs that doubled in certain trade lanes.
Vessel operators navigated extended alternative routes around the Horn of Africa, compounding logistics expenses. The supply-demand imbalance became so acute that major integrated paper producers entered spot markets to procure tonnage, an unprecedented occurrence reflecting capacity constraints and signaling that even vertically integrated mills could not meet customer commitments from internal resources alone.
The Kraftliner Price Chart reflects the sharp upward movement, while The Kraftliner Price Index highlights the impact of constrained supply, elevated production costs, and logistics disruptions on global Kraftliner pricing trends.
Brazil: Unbleached Kraftliner Exported Prices FOB Santos, from Brazil; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Brazil has been surging, with FOB Brazil unbleached kraft liner prices increasing by around 5.37% compared with the previous quarter. The Iran-US-Israel conflict and resulting disruption to global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz have been driving higher energy and freight costs, while extended shipping routes around Cape Horn have further increased logistics expenses.
Tightening virgin pulp availability, constrained mill capacity, and rising production costs have encouraged Brazilian producers to implement successive price increases. Strong demand from Latin American corrugated packaging manufacturers has further supported firm market conditions, creating a supply-demand imbalance throughout the quarter.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Brazil has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 1.2% increase, May advancing 2.1% amid heightened freight and energy cost volatility, and June climbing 1.8% as supply constraints persisted despite some moderation in downstream demand.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Brazil have continued to strengthen as elevated freight expenses, constrained availability, and firm regional packaging demand have outweighed softer purchasing activity. The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index has reflected the sustained upward momentum in Brazilian export pricing, supported by higher production and logistics costs and tight supply-demand fundamentals.
Chile: Unbleached Kraft liner Imported Prices CIF San Antonia, Chile from Brazil; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Chile has been surging, with Chilean import prices increasing by around 4.87% compared with the previous quarter. Rising Brazilian export prices, severely elevated ocean freight costs, extended alternative shipping routes, and constrained container availability have been pushing landed costs higher for Chilean converters.
Energy-stressed production facilities in Brazil and extended transit times have further intensified logistics pressures, while cautious restocking by importing buyers has focused on near-term packaging requirements rather than strategic inventory accumulation.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Chile has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 1.5% increase as freight premiums emerged, May advancing 1.9% as shipping rates peaked mid-quarter, and June climbing 1.4% as supply tightness persisted despite softer demand signals.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Chile have continued to strengthen as elevated freight costs, higher Brazilian export offers, and constrained availability have outweighed moderate downstream demand.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index has reflected the sustained upward momentum in Chilean import pricing, supported by rising source-market costs, logistics disruptions, and firm supply-demand fundamentals.
Argentina:Â Unbleached Kraft liner Imported Prices CIF Buenos Aires, Argentina from Brazil; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Argentina has been surging, with Argentine import prices increasing by around 6.00% compared with the previous quarter, outperforming the increase recorded in Chile.
Sustained demand from domestic corrugated box manufacturers and regional food packaging sectors serving agricultural exports has supported firm purchasing activity.
The Iran-US-Israel conflict and resulting disruption to global energy supplies and shipping lanes, combined with local currency depreciation against the US dollar, have created dual cost pressures and amplified import costs in local currency terms. Argentine converters have faced significant margin compression but continued purchasing to secure supply for critical packaging applications, while Brazilian suppliers raised export prices to offset elevated operating expenses.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Argentina has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 1.8% increase, May advancing 2.3% amid peak freight volatility and currency depreciation, and June climbing 1.9% as some international demand softness emerged.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Argentina have continued to strengthen as higher Brazilian offers, elevated freight costs, and currency-related import pressures have outweighed softer international demand.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index has reflected the sustained upward momentum in Argentine import pricing, supported by firm packaging demand, rising source-market costs, and currency depreciation.
Poland: Unbleached Kraft liner Exported Prices FOB Gdynia, from Poland; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 250 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Poland has surged dramatically by 10.7%, driven by soaring energy costs stemming directly from the Iran-US-Israel conflict and its disruption of global energy markets and LNG supply chains.
Peak crisis conditions saw natural gas prices surging 49% as European buyers competed for limited LNG supplies, while Poland’s energy-intensive paper mills absorbed the geopolitical shock through elevated electricity and fuel costs. Heightened virgin pulp valuations, elevated chemical expenses, and rising freight costs for raw materials further intensified production-cost pressures and created supply-demand imbalances, strengthening Polish producers’ pricing power.
Polish mills operating at or near capacity utilization supported aggressive producer pricing throughout the quarter despite initial demand uncertainties. Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Poland therefore remained on a strong upward trajectory, with April recording a 3.2% increase, May advancing 3.8% as energy cost pressures and LNG supply concerns intensified, and June adding 3.6% amid formal producer price increases across the Central European region.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Poland continued to strengthen as elevated energy, pulp, chemical, and logistics costs supported higher producer offers despite some moderation in downstream demand.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sharp upward momentum in Polish export pricing, supported by elevated production costs, constrained mill capacity, and firm supply-demand fundamentals.
Turkey: Unbleached Kraft liner Imported Prices CIF Mersin, Turkey from Poland; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 250 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Turkey has surged by 12.84%, driven by rising Polish export prices and elevated Black Sea freight costs stemming from regional geopolitical tensions and broader Middle East conflict spillover effects.
The Iran-US-Israel conflict created severe energy market disruptions affecting European suppliers and Mediterranean shipping lanes, further intensifying cost pressures for Turkish converters. Turkish packaging manufacturers, predominantly serving European export markets and regional industrial sectors, absorbed substantial price increases to maintain supply security and customer relationships despite significant margin compression.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Turkey therefore remained on a strong upward trajectory, with April recording a 3.6% increase, May advancing 4.4% amid supply-chain uncertainty and growing concerns over Middle East energy disruptions affecting Mediterranean shipping, and June adding 4.8% as accumulated Polish and European producer price increases cascaded through distribution channels.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Turkey continued to strengthen as elevated source-market costs, freight expenses, and persistent supply-chain risks outweighed softer downstream demand.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sharp upward momentum in Turkish import pricing, supported by higher European producer offers, elevated logistics costs, and firm supply-security-driven purchasing.
India: Unbleached Kraft liner Imported Prices CIF Nhava Sheva, India from Poland; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 250 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in India has surged by 14.00%, recording the second-highest quarterly increase, driven by escalating Polish export prices and severely elevated container shipping costs from Europe amid extended Suez Canal alternatives and geopolitical route restrictions following the Iran-US-Israel conflict.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted approximately 20% of global LNG exports, creating acute energy-security concerns for Asian economies dependent on Middle East energy supplies, while forcing vessels to navigate extended routes around Africa and adding 15–20% to shipping costs.
Indian rupee depreciation against the US dollar further intensified import costs, compounding higher USD-denominated export prices and elevated freight charges. Indian corrugated packaging manufacturers serving e-commerce, food, and industrial sectors faced significant margin compression but sustained purchasing to secure supply.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in India therefore remained on a strong upward trajectory, with April recording a 4.0% increase amid emerging freight spikes and geopolitical concerns, May advancing 4.8% as Polish prices and shipping costs peaked mid-quarter, and June adding 5.2% as rupee weakness compounded input costs and suppliers implemented successive price increases.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in India continued to strengthen as higher European export offers, elevated freight costs, and currency depreciation outweighed softer downstream demand. The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sharp upward momentum in Indian import pricing, supported by rising source-market costs, logistics disruptions, and currency-related pressures.
Sweden: Unbleached Kraft liner Exported Prices FOB Gothenburg, from Sweden; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 170-186 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Sweden has surged by 15.44%, recording the most dramatic price escalation among major global exporters. Acute energy supply concerns affecting Nordic hydroelectric and nuclear power facilities, compounded by the geopolitical energy crisis stemming from the Iran conflict and disruptions to global LNG and crude oil markets, have intensified production-cost pressures.
The Strait of Hormuz closure created unprecedented demand for alternative energy sources across Europe, while wood fiber costs reached multi-year highs and energy-market disruptions further constrained mill operating economics.
Swedish mills demonstrated strong pricing power as energy-stressed Nordic facilities absorbed heightened energy-cost volatility, while robust demand from European converters seeking alternative supplies amid mill disruptions elsewhere supported firm market conditions.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Sweden therefore remained on a strong upward trajectory, with April recording a 4.8% increase, may advancing 5.2% amid peak energy-cost volatility and LNG supply concerns across the Nordic region, and June adding 5.4% as producers implemented successive price increases to recover accumulated production-cost pressures.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Sweden continued to strengthen as elevated energy and wood-fiber costs, constrained regional availability, and firm converter demand supported higher producer offers.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sharpest upward momentum among major exporting markets, supported by elevated production costs, tight supply conditions, and resilient European demand.
USA: Unbleached Kraft liner Export Prices FOB Houston, USA; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150-170 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in the USA has surged sharply by 9.10%, driven by acute domestic capacity constraints following strategic mill shutdowns in prior periods, soaring wood fiber and chemical costs, and sustained demand from Mexican and Central American converters.
The Iran conflict’s disruption of global energy supplies has pushed US mill operating costs higher while tightening virgin pulp availability, creating strong incentives for US producers to implement successive price increases.
Domestic mill utilization rates have remained elevated despite announced capacity reductions, reflecting resilient regional packaging demand. Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in the USA has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 2.8% increase as initial geopolitical concerns emerged, May advancing 3.1% amid heightened energy-cost pressures on US mill operations, and June adding 3.2% as producers implemented formal price increases to recover accumulated operational costs.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in the USA continued to strengthen as elevated input costs, constrained domestic capacity, and firm export demand supported higher producer offers. The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in US export pricing, supported by tight mill capacity, rising production costs, and resilient demand from regional packaging converters.
Mexico: Unbleached Kraft liner Imported Prices CIF Manzanillo, Mexico from USA; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150-170 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Mexico has surged by 8.90%, driven by rising US export prices and significantly elevated freight costs amid the geopolitical energy crisis.
The Iran conflict’s impact on global crude oil availability and shipping-route disruptions has created severe logistics cost inflation, with Pacific basin freight rates surging 35–40% mid-quarter before moderating to elevated levels by period end.
Mexico’s robust e-commerce sector has sustained strong demand for corrugated packaging and mailer boxes, supporting buyer willingness to absorb substantial price increases despite severe margin-compression concerns.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Mexico has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 2.5% increase, May advancing 3.2% as freight rates peaked amid extended routing around the Horn of Africa and Suez Canal congestion risks, and June adding 3.2% as US producer price increases propagated through distribution channels.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Mexico continued to strengthen as elevated US export offers, higher freight costs, and resilient packaging demand outweighed margin pressures among converters.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in Mexican import pricing, supported by rising source-market costs, logistics disruptions, and strong downstream demand.
Peru: Unbleached Kraftliner Imported Prices CIF Callao, Peru from USA; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150-170 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Peru has surged by 7.00%, driven by escalating US export prices and severely elevated freight costs on the Pacific trade route as vessel operators faced significant delays and routing challenges.
The Strait of Hormuz closure and broader geopolitical energy disruptions pushed crude oil prices sharply higher, directly increasing bunker fuel costs and intensifying container availability constraints.
Peruvian corrugated box and beverage packaging manufacturers demonstrated resilience by moderately restocking to meet agricultural and beverage-sector demand, absorbing higher prices to maintain customer relationships and secure supply.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Peru has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 2.0% increase as freight concerns emerged, May advancing 2.8% amid peak shipping-cost pressures and container scarcity across Pacific lanes, and June adding 2.2% as US price increases propagated through regional distribution channels.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Peru continued to strengthen as higher US export offers, elevated freight costs, and constrained container availability outweighed moderate downstream demand.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in Peruvian import pricing, supported by rising source-market costs, logistics disruptions, and resilient demand from corrugated and beverage packaging sectors.
Russia: Unbleached Kraftliner Exported Prices FOB Novorossiysk, from Russia; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 170-200 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in Russia has increased by 3.67%, recording the most modest price appreciation among major exporting markets. Severe geopolitical isolation, comprehensive shipping-route restrictions, and limited access to international markets beyond Asia have constrained Russian producers’ pricing power.
Despite the global energy crisis stemming from the Iran conflict creating substantial cost pressures on production facilities worldwide, Russian mills have faced export sanctions and shipping complications affecting Black Sea and Arctic routes.
Russian producers have focused shipments on Asian export markets, particularly China and India, to maintain production utilization despite geopolitical constraints. Supply-chain complications, export-licensing uncertainties, and limited vessel availability for Russian cargo have further tempered producer pricing power despite elevated domestic energy and feedstock costs.
Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in Russia has therefore remained on a modest upward trajectory, with April recording a 1.0% increase as market participants assessed sanctions impacts, May advancing 1.2% amid currency adjustments and limited shipping-capacity utilization, and June adding 1.5% as Asian demand remained relatively stable despite global disruptions.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in Russia continued to strengthen moderately as stable Asian demand and elevated production costs provided some support, while sanctions, restricted shipping access, and limited vessel availability capped larger price increases.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the comparatively restrained upward momentum in Russian export pricing, shaped by geopolitical isolation, restricted trade routes, and limited access to international markets.
China: Unbleached Kraftliner Imported Prices CIF Shanghai, China from Russia; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 170-200GSM
In Q2 2026, the Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Trend in China has increased by 8.20%, driven by rising Russian export prices and significantly elevated shipping costs from Far Eastern ports as the geopolitical energy crisis disrupted global container logistics.
The Iran conflict’s impact on global crude oil and energy markets created substantial bunker fuel cost inflation for vessel operators, translating into higher freight rates across major shipping lanes serving Asian importers.
Chinese converters demonstrated measured purchasing despite price increases, supported by stable e-commerce and logistics-sector demand that offset concerns over softer industrial packaging activity.
Domestic Chinese kraft liner production continued competing aggressively with imports at relatively elevated price levels, limiting import demand growth. Unbleached Kraft Liner Price in China has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 2.4% increase, May advancing 2.9% amid shipping-route disruptions and container scarcity affecting Far Eastern ports, and June adding 2.9% as Russian suppliers raised prices in response to global energy-cost pressures and freight-rate escalation.
In June 2026, Unbleached Kraft Liner Prices in China continued to strengthen as higher Russian export offers and elevated freight costs outweighed cautious purchasing activity among Chinese converters.
The Unbleached Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in Chinese import pricing, supported by rising source-market costs, logistics disruptions, and stable demand from e-commerce and logistics-related packaging sectors.
Germany: Unbleached Kraftliner Domestically Traded Prices FD Hamburg, from Germany; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Kraft Liner Price Trend in Germany has increased by 10.16%, driven by soaring energy costs affecting production facilities amid cascading LNG supply disruptions and elevated electricity prices following the Iran conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz closure eliminated approximately 25% of global LNG exports, creating acute energy-security concerns across Europe, with Germany particularly vulnerable due to its reliance on LNG imports following the suspension of Russian pipeline supplies.
German converters faced significant margin pressure but sustained purchasing to meet critical automotive and industrial packaging requirements, absorbing higher prices despite concerns about pass-through to end customers.
Kraft Liner Price in Germany has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 3.0% increase, May advancing 3.5% as energy costs peaked and LNG prices surged 49% amid supply-disruption fears, and June adding 3.6% following cascading European producer price increases and continued energy-market volatility.
In June 2026, Kraft Liner Prices in Germany continued to strengthen as elevated energy costs, higher producer offers, and persistent supply-chain pressures outweighed margin concerns among converters.
The Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in German domestic pricing, supported by energy-cost inflation, European producer increases, and resilient demand from automotive and industrial packaging sectors.
Spain: Unbleached Kraftliner Domestically Traded Prices FD Barcelona, from Spain; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Kraft Liner Price Trend in Spain has surged by 10.00%, driven by elevated energy costs, tight virgin pulp availability stemming from global supply disruptions, and persistent demand from Mediterranean food and beverage packaging sectors.
The Iran conflict’s impact on global energy supplies created cascading cost pressures for Spanish mills through higher electricity and fuel expenses, while disruptions to collection and sorting operations further constrained recovered fiber availability amid elevated energy and labor costs.
Spanish producers maintained pricing discipline throughout the quarter despite moderate import competition from Eastern European mills operating at higher capacity utilization rates.
Kraft Liner Price in Spain has therefore remained on a strong upward trajectory, with April recording a 2.8% increase, May advancing 3.4% amid peak energy-cost pressures as natural gas prices reached crisis levels across Southern Europe, and June adding 3.8% following successive price increase announcements by major producers.
In June 2026, Kraft Liner Prices in Spain continued to strengthen as elevated energy expenses, constrained raw-material availability, and firm food and beverage packaging demand supported higher producer offers.
The Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in Spanish domestic pricing, supported by rising production costs, tight supply conditions, and resilient downstream demand.
France: Unbleached Kraftliner Domestically Traded Prices FD Le Havre, from France; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Kraft Liner Price Trend in France has climbed by 10.43%, driven by elevated energy costs, supply-chain disruptions affecting recovered fiber inputs, and strong demand from French and broader European converters.
The geopolitical energy crisis stemming from Iran conflict disruptions severely impacted French mills operating energy-intensive production processes, while electricity and natural gas costs surged as Europe competed for limited LNG supplies.
Supply-demand imbalances became particularly acute for recovered fiber grades as collection and sorting operations faced operational constraints from elevated energy costs and labor availability issues across Western Europe.
French producers maintained pricing discipline while managing customer concerns over margin pass-through and cost recovery. Kraft Liner Price in France has therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 2.9% increase, May advancing 3.6% as nuclear facility concerns affected power availability and natural gas prices surged, and June adding 3.9% amid cascading cost pressures and successive producer price increase announcements.
In June 2026, Kraft Liner Prices in France continued to strengthen as elevated energy expenses, constrained recovered fiber availability, and firm European converter demand supported higher producer offers. The Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in French domestic pricing, supported by rising production costs, supply-chain constraints, and resilient downstream demand.
UK: Unbleached Kraftliner Domestically Traded Prices FD Southampton, from UK; Grade- Unbleached kraft liner 150 GSM
In Q2 2026, the Kraft Liner Price Trend in the UK has increased by 9.00%, driven by elevated energy costs, sourcing challenges for recovered fibers amid collection disruptions, and strong post-Brexit trade activity from domestic and international customers.
The Iran conflict’s disruption of global LNG supplies created acute energy-security concerns for UK producers, while simultaneously pushing freight costs higher on key trade routes as vessel operators navigated extended alternative shipping paths.
UK producers maintained relative export competitiveness despite domestic cost pressures, supported by favorable GBP exchange-rate dynamics that offset part of the input-cost inflation. British converters demonstrated resilience in purchasing despite price increases, maintaining supply chains for critical automotive, food, and industrial packaging applications.
Kraft Liner Price in the UK therefore remained on an upward trajectory, with April recording a 2.6% increase, May advancing 3.1% amid energy volatility and LNG supply concerns affecting UK power-generation capacity, and June adding 3.3% as regional pricing cascaded through supply chains following producer price announcements.
In June 2026, Kraft Liner Prices in the UK continued to strengthen as elevated energy expenses, constrained recovered fiber availability, and resilient packaging demand supported higher producer offers.
The Kraft Liner Price Index reflected the sustained upward momentum in British domestic pricing, supported by rising production costs, supply-chain challenges, and firm demand from automotive, food, and industrial packaging sectors.











