List prices for SC-A rose $10/ton to $740-780/ton and SC-B rose $15/ton to $690-$710/ton, while 35-lb offset and directory paper prices remained flat in May, Wilde reports. Producers announced a second price increase of $60/ton on SC grades, effective early May/June 1. The increase is driven by substantially improved demand (SC March shipments +69.3% y/y), capacity rationalization, and higher spot prices.
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