Retail

Your single source of procurement price intelligence for retail and ecommerce packaging

Packaging price intelligence for brick-and-mortar retailers and online stores

In a world of fluctuating costs and complex supply chains, are you in control of your packaging spend? Between shifting demand, volatile material costs and growing sustainability pressures, managing retail packaging procurement is more challenging than ever. We provide the critical intelligence you need to move from reactive purchasing to strategic sourcing.

Fastmarkets helps retail and eCommerce operators anticipate market changes, benchmark supplier quotes, optimize inventory and build resilient sourcing strategies. Our intelligence is rooted in trusted market data, giving you a clear view of your costs.

Packaging expenses are volatile, driven by demand swings, fibre supply risks, fulfilment complexity and sustainability requirements. Fastmarkets helps retail and eCommerce operators stay ahead of market changes, benchmark supplier quotes, optimize inventory and build strategic sourcing plans rooted in trusted market data.

Interested in strengthening your procurement strategy? Find out how our expert team and tailored solutions can support your procurement goals. Learn more

Which insights package is right for you?
Fastmarkets offers two insights bundles to help you achieve your packaging procurement goals. Choose between global or regional intelligence and start making smarter decisions, faster.

Packaging core

For procurement teams seeking price transparency and stronger negotiating power with suppliers. Includes:

Includes

Prices and news: 

Pulp and paper, carton board, corrugated board, recovered paper, sack and grocery bags, wood pallets

Packaging enhanced

For procurement and finance teams that need to prepare data-driven budgets and protect profit margins with accurate cost forecasts.

Includes Packaging core

Short-term forecasts:

Pulp, carton board, corrugated board, recovered paper, sack and grocery bags, wood pallets

Solve your toughest procurement challenges
Whether you are planning for the next quarter or the annual sourcing cycle, Fastmarkets supports every stage of your packaging procurement strategy.
Supplier negotiation and category strategy alignment

Identify cost risks early and manage budget fluctuations. Our intelligence strengthens your procurement agility through proactive data-driven decisions. You can unite store retail and eCommerce teams around a single source of truth for cohesive decision-making across your organization.

Annual budgeting and cost forecasting

Build accurate budgets with transparent cost inputs for both packaging and merchandising. Protect your margins by anticipating volatility with our forward-looking forecasts and scenario models.

Turn market uncertainty into your competitive advantage
Fastmarkets intelligence is built for the realities of modern retail packaging procurement. Experience it for yourself.

Independent and trusted data

Our commitment to impartiality and robust methodologies ensures you receive unbiased, transparent and reliable market intelligence.

Expert insight

Our global team of price reporters and economists analyzes supply chains and packaging markets, including pulp and paper, recovered paper, cartonboard, corrugated board and wood pallets.

Actionable intelligence

Leverage our pricing data and forecasts to drive immediate results and make confident procurement budgeting and strategic decisions.

Tailored solutions

Our retail packaging coverage is specifically designed to address the unique challenges of your team. We provide a consolidated offering of relevant data and insights to help you achieve your goals.

An essential toolkit for your business
Daily & weekly price assessments

for pulp, recovered paper, cartonboard, corrugated board and wood pallets.

Short-term forecasts

with expert projections for paper packaging, pulp, recovered paper and wood pallets.

In-depth market analysis

including regular reports on trends, regulatory updates and supply and demand dynamics.

Proprietary data & indices

giving you access to exclusive Fastmarkets data series.

Direct access to experts

for engagement with our economists and market analysts.

Customizable data delivery

through API dashboards, reports and our Excel add-in to fit your systems.

Take control of your packaging decisions

Ready to make smarter, faster calls on procurement? Fastmarkets retail packaging intelligence gives you a reliable edge in a shifting market. Trust our data to build the clarity, confidence and momentum you need to drive your business forward.

With Fastmarkets, you get:

  • Independent and trusted pricing and news
  • Actionable short-term forecasts
  • Comprehensive analysis of regulations and market trends

Why use a price reporting agency?

Navigate uncertainty and make business decisions with confidence using our price data, forecasts and critical intelligence.