According to the company the decline in Indent prices for woodfree coated sheets means that this business is now heavily subsidized and at current raw material prices is generating structural losses. Moreover, because indent prices do not cover the cost of service involved anymore, they also undermine the fundamental role merchants are fulfilling with deliveries out of their regional warehouses.

This must be corrected quickly and whilst Sappi will raise its woodfree coated prices generally, the company intends to put particular emphasis on raising indent prices in order to restore a sustainable business model.