Old corrugated containers, dry, baled.
Indicative USD/kg
$0.0950
As of September 2, 2026, the indicative market price for Cardboard (OCC) scrap is US$0.10 per kilogram: about US$95 per tonne or US$0.04 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
Source: ScrapTrade indicative market rates, updated September 2, 2026.
| Material | USD / kg | USD / tonne | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard (OCC) | $0.0950 | $95 | — |
| Mixed Paper | $0.0700 | $70 | — |
Old corrugated containers, dry, baled.
Prices for Cardboard (OCC) fluctuate with global commodity markets, local yard demand, and material condition. Use the calculator to estimate the value of your scrap in your own currency and preferred unit (kilogram, tonne, or pound).
As of September 2, 2026, the indicative market price for Cardboard (OCC) scrap is US$0.10 per kilogram: about US$95 per tonne or US$0.04 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
For paper & cardboard, moisture content and contamination move price the most: wet or mixed-with-waste loads are downgraded or rejected outright. Clean, dry, well-baled cardboard consistently outperforms mixed office paper, which carries more contamination risk from staples and non-paper inserts. Specifically for Cardboard (OCC) (old corrugated containers, dry, baled.), lot volume, your distance to the buyer or port, and incoterm agreed (EXW, FOB, or CIF) all move the final number. Larger, well-sorted, documented lots consistently achieve better prices.
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No: it is an indicative market reference updated daily, intended for estimating. For a firm price, list your material on ScrapTrade or check live listings and recent transaction data on the ScrapTrade Price Index.
