Metsä Fibre, Finland, reports that it will increase the price of its Botnia Nordic Pine NBSK (northern bleached softwood kraft) in Europe, effective September 1. The new price will be $880 per metric ton, CIF Metsä Fibre's frequently used European ports of destination. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The company also said that it will increase the price of Botnia Nordic Pine and Botnia Nordic Strong NBSK pulps in China, effective September 1. The new price of Botnia Nordic Pine is $710 per metric ton and the price of Botnia Nordic Strong is $720 per metric ton. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.