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Conflict Fuels Downturn for Box Producers
8 May
Summary
- Packaging producers face a prolonged downturn since the pandemic.
- Consumer demand weakened due to inflation and tariffs.
- The Middle East conflict has delivered a new blow to the industry.
The packaging industry continues its struggle through a prolonged downturn, now facing a fresh challenge from the Middle East conflict.
Producers of packaging materials, particularly boxes, have experienced a slump since the e-commerce surge of the pandemic eased. This downturn was initially driven by weakening consumer demand attributed to inflation and the imposition of tariffs.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has introduced another layer of complexity, exacerbating the existing difficulties and prolonging the industry's challenging period.
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