Nippon Paper Industrial Supply Announces Kraft Paper Price Increase Effective January 2026

Nippon Paper Industrial Supply Co., Ltd. announced a price revision for kraft paper products, including heavy-duty sack kraft and general kraft paper, effective from shipments on January 1, 2026. The price adjustment will be an increase of at least 10% over current prices. The decision follows ongoing global supply challenges, including sustained high raw material and fuel prices, increased costs for equipment maintenance and environmental compliance, rising logistics expenses, and higher labor costs due to workforce shortages. Despite thorough cost-cutting efforts by Nippon Paper, Shintoho Paper, and the company itself, maintaining sustainable profitability has become difficult. This price revision is necessary to ensure stable supply and quality of kraft paper products to customers. The move reflects prevailing market conditions and underscores the importance of balancing cost pressures with ongoing commitments to quality and service.