Sappi Europe will raise prices for its coated mechanical reels by 5 to 7%, effective 1 January 2026. The company cites persistently high costs for energy, transport, labour, chemicals and fibre as the primary driver for the increase, noting that internal efficiency measures have been insufficient to offset the structural cost pressures.

Sales Director Antti Makkonen stated that current profitability in the coated mechanical reels segment remains unsatisfactory and below the threshold required to justify future investment. The increase aims to support continued investment in asset reliability and product development for the graphic paper market, the Company said.