Mondi to Raise Paper Prices Amid Rising Costs
Buyers of paper goods should prepare for price hikes as the manufacturer moves to offset rising energy and wood expenses.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Mondi reported third quarter 2026 underlying EBITDA of €196 million, an increase from €167 million in the previous quarter. The company plans to raise prices for its paper products to offset higher energy and wood costs.
Why it matters
Rising input costs, particularly for energy and wood in central and eastern Europe, are pressuring manufacturing expenses. These increased overheads are being passed on to customers through upcoming price hikes for various paper grades.
Mondi reported an underlying EBITDA of €196 million for the third quarter of 2026, rising from €167 million in the second quarter. The second quarter results had been tempered by a €43 million forestry fair value loss.
The players
Mondi
A global packaging and paper manufacturer whose pricing strategies affect costs for consumer and industrial paper goods.
The details
The firm faced mounting financial pressure during the third quarter as both energy-related and wood costs increased, particularly across central and eastern European markets. To manage these costs, the company implemented maintenance shutdowns and is now moving to raise prices on its paper grades. These price adjustments are intended to maintain performance levels through 2027.
Timeline
Q2 2026: Underlying EBITDA was €167 million.
Q3 2026: Underlying EBITDA was €196 million.
September 2026: Mondi sold one solid board converting plant.
Q4 2026: Forestry fair value loss is projected to be nil.
2027: Planned price increases are expected to continue supporting performance.
Money Landscape
Mondi's shift follows the broader trend of European manufacturers attempting to recover margins amidst persistent energy and raw material cost inflation. This move marks a continuation of firms passing higher production costs to buyers to sustain profitability throughout 2027.
Households and businesses purchasing paper products should prepare for higher prices in the coming months as firms pass on input cost increases. If these costs affect your business operations, consult with a supply chain specialist to manage your procurement budget.
The takeaway
Manufacturing firms are increasingly offsetting higher regional energy and wood costs through product price adjustments. Keep an eye on paper-based household goods prices as these shifts work their way through the supply chain into 2027.
Further reading
For broader trends affecting supply costs, see our coverage of Economic Indicators.
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