Germany: Higher prices to be implemented for fine paper across the board from April

The difficult economic climate and a number of uncertainties are leaving their mark on all parts of Germany’s paper market. Customers are generally very cautious when placing orders. Prices appear to have reached their peak. Producers report some relief on the cost front, adding that it had not been as much as they...

Demand for fine paper has now picked up again in Germany, albeit only a little, marking the end of the summer lull. That being said, buyers’ current ordering behaviour has to be viewed with caution since some paper mills’ customers have large amounts on stock. Producers are still in the midst of pushing through price...

Previous month’s high prices of woodfree coated papers were widely carried forward into July. Some changes can nevertheless be seen on the market: demand has weakened palpably and paper availability has significantly improved. Demand for containerboard is also weaker for seasonal as well as economic reasons but unlike...