Sappi Europe has announced a 5–7% price increase across its Coated Mechanical Reels portfolio, effective January 1, 2026.
The adjustment aims to maintain long-term operational and supply stability amid persistently high production costs.
According to the company, key input costs—particularly for energy, transport, labour, chemicals, and fibre—remain structurally elevated, continuing to pressure production economics. Despite internal efficiency and cost-saving initiatives, the market environment has not returned to pre-crisis conditions.
“Profitability in coated mechanical reels remains below the level required to justify ongoing investment and secure future supply,” said Antti Makkonen, Sales Director, Graphic Papers. “This price adjustment is necessary to continue serving our customers reliably and sustainably.”
Sappi Europe emphasized that the price increase is essential to support investment in asset reliability, product development, and capacity stability, ensuring consistent product quality and service for publishers, printers, and other graphic paper users.
Customers will be contacted individually by Sappi’s sales organization to discuss implementation details.
Headquartered in Brussels, Sappi Europe is a leading producer of high-quality graphic papers, packaging, and specialty papers, operating as part of Sappi Limited, a global company focused on sustainable woodfibre-based solutions.
