Discontinuation of Italy rotogravure SC, LWC, MWC prices and Germany, France rotogravure LWC prices

It also discontinued its price assessments for rotogravure lightweight coated (LWC) paper prices in Germany and France, and for rotogravure mediumweight coated (MWC) paper in Germany, to reflect similar changes.

The decision to discontinue these assessments reflects changes in the printing market in Italy, as well as changes in the European paper market due to consolidation and a consequent lack of liquidity.

The last assessments for the SC, LWC and MWC rotogravure grades in Italy were published on June 19, 2025, while the last assessments for the LWC and MWC rotogravure grades in Germany and France were published on July 17.

The affected prices are:

FP-GP-0069 SC rotogravure reels 56-g, Italy, € per tonne

FP-GP-0071 SC rotogravure reels 52-g, Italy, € per tonne

FP-GP-0029 LWC rotogravure reels 60-g, Italy, € per tonne

FP-GP-0073 MWC rotogravure reels 80-g, Italy, € per tonne

FP-GP-0027 LWC rotogravure reels 60-g, France, € per tonne

FP-GP-0026 LWC rotogravure reels 60-g, Germany, € per tonne

FP-GP-0083 LWC rotogravure reels 57-g, Germany, € per tonne

FP-GP-0082 LWC rotogravure reels 54-g, Germany, € per tonne

FP-GP-0086 MWC rotogravure reels 80-g, Germany, € per tonne

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

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