About the Testliner Index
Testliner is the recycled-fibre alternative to kraftliner — lower cost but lower strength. Made primarily from OCC recovered fibre. PackIndex tracks testliner weekly. Major corrugated manufacturers specify testliner for lower-grade applications.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $480 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 |
Testliner — market activity since 2026-04-01
Since 2026-04-01, the PackIndex TSTLNR index recorded 12 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Testliner index is driven by movements in:
OCCTrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
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Common questions
What is the current testliner price?
PackIndex puts testliner at $415.0 $/t (12 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-01 — live level on Essential).
What drives the testliner price?
The PackIndex TSTLNR index is driven by movements in OCC.
How often is the testliner price updated?
PackIndex updates the TSTLNR index weekly.
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