Sappi Europe Announces 5-7% Price Increase on Coated Mechanical Reels to Ensure Long-Term Supply

Sappi Europe declared a general price hike of 5-7% on its Coated Mechanical portfolio, effective January 1, 2026, aiming to safeguard financial sustainability amid escalating costs. Despite internal efficiency and cost-saving efforts, input costs for energy, transport, labor, chemicals, and fiber remain high, impacting production economics. Antti Makkonen, Sales Director for Graphic Papers, commented that profitability levels have remained below what is necessary to support investments and maintain future supply reliability. Sappi Europe, a key supplier to publishers and printers, emphasizes that this adjustment is vital to continue delivering quality products and invest in asset reliability and capacity stability. Customers will be individually informed by the sales team about the price