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Zhejiang Kraft Liner Spot Prices Edge Up as Export Carton Plants Restock for August
Converters around Hangzhou and Ningbo report firmer spot kraft liner asks as export carton plants book August board ahead of seasonal ship windows.
Kraft liner spot quotes in Zhejiang edged higher this week as export-oriented carton plants pulled forward August board bookings for apparel, housewares, and industrial spare-parts programs.
Mills are prioritizing contracted volumes; spot tons for common 125–170 gsm grades are available but with shorter validity on offers. Recycled testliner remains more flexible, though some buyers are unwilling to dilute print face quality.
Why buyers care: carton RFQs priced on last month’s board may understate delivered cost if liner is not reserved before PO release.
Buyer takeaways
Separate board-index clauses from converting fees in quotes.
Confirm liner grammage and burst/ECT targets will not float with spot swaps.
For August sailings, reserve construction before artwork freezes where possible.