Paper and Packaging Overview.

The article present market data and forecast for the paper & packaging industry in the U.S. Revenues for the paper and products industry increased in 2005 until the first quarter of 2006, buoyed by healthy consumer spending, employment growth and a revival in tradition manufacturing. However, industry profits have declined in the period. As such, firms are expected to lower costs through improving efficiency. A section is devoted to demand, supply and price forecasting for corrugated board containers.