Manufacturers now calling for higher newsprint prices in the UK

摘要

Newsprint manufacturers feel forced to charge more for their paper in the UK from 1 July under pressure from the sharp rise in raw material costs and historically low prices, even though contracts are still in effect. Prices no longer covered costs, producers said, adding that they had had to accept price cuts last year due to the market conditions despite contractual commitments. Fine paper producers feel similarly compelled to take action given their tight margins, too. In many instances, the mark-ups that they were demanding from 1 June had taken effect. Cartonboard became more expensive again in the UK in. June amid occasionally very long lead times and strong demand.