M-real will increase prices for all woodfree uncoated and recycled papers in reels, cut sizes and folio sheets across all European business by 8%. The increase will take effect for all deliveries invoiced from 1st of March.

M-real says recent high market demand combined with continued rising costs in raw materials means that it must raise prices. “The improving economic outlook has begun to facilitate the potential to take steps to repair financial performance which is still at unsustainable levels following the recent financial crisis.” read a press release.