About the Corrugating Medium Index
Corrugating Medium (fluting) is the wave-shaped inner layer of corrugated board that provides cushioning and stacking strength. Made from OCC or semi-chemical pulp. PackIndex tracks fluting weekly. Primary driver is OCC price.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $430 per short ton | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL-linked |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Corrugating Medium — market activity since 2026-04-20
Since 2026-04-20, the PackIndex FLUTE index recorded 15 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Corrugating Medium index is driven by movements in:
OCCTrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
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Common questions
What is the current corrugating medium price?
PackIndex puts corrugating medium at $252.8 $/t (15 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20 — live level on Essential).
What drives the corrugating medium price?
The PackIndex FLUTE index is driven by movements in OCC.
How often is the corrugating medium price updated?
PackIndex updates the FLUTE index weekly.
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