European / UK Paper Industry Prices: Monthly Price Monitor
The EMGE Price Monitor offers a monthly analysis of Paper, Packaging, Tissue and Pulp pricing in the UK and Mainland Europe.
This service is designed to give you a clear, up-to-date view of price levels and movements and is an essential tool for understanding the current pricing landscape across multiple sectors of the paper and board sector. It includes both graphical and tabular data, allowing you to quickly monitor price trends and make informed decisions.
Report Summary
The Price Monitor provides monthly data for the UK & Mainland Europe and includes detailed charts and tables for the following paper and pulp grades:
European/UK Paper & Pulp Prices
- Standard and Improved Newsprint
- Supercalendered (SC)
- Lightweight Coated (LWC) and Mediumweight Coated (MWC)
- Coated Woodfree (CWF) Reels and Sheets
- Uncoated Woodfree (UWF) Cutsize, Reels, and Sheets
- Tissue (Virgin)
- Pulp (BEKP and NBSK)
European/UK Packaging Prices
- Recycled Fluting
- Recycled Test Liner
- Virgin Kraft Liner
- White Top Test Liner (WTTL) and White Top Kraft Liner (WTKL)
- White Lined Chipboard (WLC) and Folding Boxboard (FBB)
UK and European Paper Price Monitor 2025 – Latest Report Overview
In the second quarter of 2025, pricing for Paper & Board grades monitored by EMGE showed mixed trends.
- Paper Prices: Most paper prices continued to fall. The one exception was Newsprint, which saw stable pricing.
- Containerboard & Cartonboard: Containerboard prices increased for the first time in 2025. Cartonboard prices, however, remained stable.
- Future Outlook: The recent decline in Pulp prices may complicate or hinder producers’ plans to increase prices in Q3.
Annual Subscription
Stay at the forefront of industry updates with our annual subscription service. Every month, you will receive the latest Price Monitor straight to your inbox. Our industry insider news is also included in your annual subscription
EMGE – Paper and Packaging Consultants
Our specialist team provides unparalleled industry intelligence on the paper, packaging, and tissue sectors. With over 80 years of combined experience, we meticulously track, research, and analyse the paper market to ensure your team has the knowledge to make accurate and strategic business decisions.
Paper Price Forecast
offers quarterly price forecasts for Newsprint, Magazine Papers (SC and LWC) and Pulp (NBSK).
European Woodfree Forecast
offers price forecasts for Coated Woodfree (Reels & Sheets), Uncoated Woodfree (Cutsize, Reels & Sheets) and Pulp (BEKP).