Paper and ink manufacturers to increase prices Richard Stuart-Turner Friday, March 5, 2021 Two major paper and ink manufacturers have outlined details of price rises due to come into effect from next month. Sappi's price increases are valid for deliveries from 1 April 2021 Sappi Europe will increase prices of all of its Packaging and Speciality paper grades by 7%-11%, valid for deliveries from 1 April 2021. In a statement, the paper manufacturer said: “Sharply rising input costs, particularly relevant to pulp and energy in combination with very high freight rates due to global logistic constraints make price increases unavoidable. “The Sappi sales team will be in contact with its customers to discuss the detail and support the implementation, taking into account individual existing agreements.”