Market uncertainty has increased significantly on the back of the imposition and anticipated imposition of tariffs on US imports and retaliatory measures from other countries.
Kraftliner and testliner prices in the EU and the US rose in Q1 on the back of rising input costs.
Price increases were implemented in North America in January, according to market sources which has resulted in higher pricing for kraftliner and testliner.
Tariff implementation in the US is expected to lead and raise prices for many grades of paper, according to industry sources.