BASF to Hike Global Kaolin Product Prices

BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany, reports that it will increase kaolin prices globally for paper applications, effective immediately, or as contracts allow. The increase will depend on the product, with increases up to 7% on hydrous and calcined products. The company additionally noted that its energy surcharge policy remains unchanged with the threshold at $5/mmbtu.

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