Fine paper and CCM prices spiralling higher in the UK

China’s recovered paper

import regulation still unclear. Weak pound squeezing margins. Brown corrugated case material and woodfree coated and uncoated paper grades generally cost more in August than they did in July in the UK. Strong demand and good workloads allowed producers to achieve their price goals for the most part on the recycled corrugated case material and kraftliner market. However, it was the necessity caused by chronically low prices and high costs that prompted woodfree coated paper manufacturers in particular to set about their task of invoicing more with the required dedication. Several export prices for recovered paper have receded from the peaks seen in recent weeks and months, but remain high. The absence of final, detailed rules about exports to China is creating uncertainty at times.

Weak pound squeezing producers' margins.
Companies mulling over more price hikes in autumn

Source: euwid-paper.com: News