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Read the data behind our Asia paper packaging outlook

Access our experts' data visualizations illustrating key trends in the Asia paper packaging market, including changes in containerboard demand, fluctuating operating rates and a dip in net imports.

February 4, 2025
By Beth Lis, Eric Hu, Rianto Wirar, and Lasse Sinikallas
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What’s behind your packaging price?

Learn how to monitor packaging prices using cost and price indices and understand the underlying cost drivers, from material cost to labor, energy and more. Examples include cartonboard, liquid container and paper bag.

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