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Greif Announces Price Increase for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard, Tube and Core and Protective Packaging Products

Greif Announces Price Hikes Due to Rising Costs and Demand Across Packaging Segments

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Greif, Inc., a leading global packaging company listed on the NYSE as GEF, is implementing price increases on uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) by $60 per short ton and a minimum 6.5% increase on tube and core and protective packaging products. These increases respond to rising input costs, transportation expenses, and strong demand across the company's served markets. The adjustments take effect in July 2026 for new orders and shipments.

Greif Announces Price Increase for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard, Tube and Core and Protective Packaging Products
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Key Points

  • Greif sets a $60/short ton price increase for all uncoated recycled paperboard products starting July 6, 2026.
  • A minimum 6.5% price increase will apply to tube and core and protective packaging products starting July 13, 2026.
  • Price hikes are driven by increased raw material costs (including adhesive), transportation costs, and strengthening demand across end markets served by Greif.
  • Impacted sectors include packaging, recycling, transportation, and manufacturing industries reliant on these packaging materials.

DELAWARE, Ohio, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in performance packaging products and services, announced today it is implementing a price increase of $60 per short ton for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products and a minimum 6.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.

The URB increase is effective with new orders and shipments on and after July 6, 2026. The tube and core and protective packaging product increase is effective with shipments on and after July 13, 2026.

The URB price increase is in response to increasing input and transportation costs along with strengthening demand for all URB products. The tube and core and protective packaging products price increase is a consequence of the URB and adhesive price increases, the primary raw materials contained in those products, increasing transportation costs, and strengthening demand across end markets Greif serves.

About Greif

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in over 35 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company’s Customized PolymerSustainable FiberDurable Metal, and Innovative Closure Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Risks

  • Potential reduction in customer demand if price increases impact affordability or competitiveness.
  • Volatility in raw material and transportation costs could further alter pricing or margins.
  • Economic slowdown or weakening demand in end markets could constrain revenue gains despite price increases.

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