The Navigator Company has announced two price increases in early February, covering North America and overseas markets, as it responds to persistent cost pressures and improving order books across the industry.
On February 3, the company said it will raise prices by 5–8% on all uncoated freesheet and packaging paper products sold in North America, with the new pricing applying to shipments from March 1. Navigator pointed to ongoing pressure on key cost components, the need to restore profitability to sustainable levels, and a tighter supply–demand balance in the U.S. market across multiple product segments.
A day earlier, on February 2, Navigator announced a USD 30 per tonne price increase on Uncoated Woodfree (UWF) papers sold in overseas markets, effective immediately. According to the company, this adjustment reflects continued cost inflation and the need to rebalance margins amid a solid reinforcement of order books across the sector.
In both announcements, Navigator reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening customer partnerships and enhancing its value proposition, while thanking customers for their continued trust and loyalty.
The dual pricing actions highlight a broader industry trend toward margin recovery, as producers contend with elevated input, energy and logistics costs, alongside more disciplined supply conditions in several paper grades.
The Navigator Company is an integrated industrial group active in forestry, pulp, paper, tissue, sustainable packaging solutions and bioenergy. Based in Portugal, the company ranks among the country’s leading exporters, with more than 90% of its production destined for international markets. It relies on FSC®- and PEFC®-certified forests and pursues a strategy focused on sustainability and ESG performance.
Source: The Navigator Company
