Discontinuation of Spain rotogravure SC, LWC prices

Fastmarkets has discontinued assessments for FP-GP-0055 rotogravure supercalendared paper (SC) and FP-GP-0057 rotogravure lightweight coated paper (LWC) prices in Spain on April 30, 2025.

As previously communicated, the decision to discontinue these assessments reflects changes in the printing market in the region.

The last assessments for the LWC and SC rotogravure grades were published on April 3, 2025, reflecting March prices.

The affected prices are:

FP-GP-0055 SC rotogravure reels 56-g, Spain, €/tonne
FP-GP-0057 LWC rotogravure reels 60-g, Spain, €/tonne

To provide feedback on this discontinuation, contact Sharon Levrez by email at: pricing@fastmarkets.com. Please add the subject heading “FAO: Sharon Levrez, re: Spain mechanical paper prices.”

Please indicate if comments are confidential. Fastmarkets will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.

To see all Fastmarkets pricing methodology and specification documents, go to https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology.

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