BGPPL announces price hikes amid margin pressure

In response to mounting operational challenges, BGPPL has announced a price hike across its product range. The decision comes amid increasing margin pressure driven by persistent supply chain disruptions, abrupt policy changes, and the growing economic unviability of pulp mill operations. These combined factors have significantly impacted the company's cost structure, prompting corrective action to ensure business sustainability and continued service to its customers.

Bilt Graphic Paper Products Limited (BGPPL) informed all channel partners and dealers in its circular dated August 1, 2025, Wood prices continue to remain at elevated levels with no indication of relief.

According to Fastmarket, Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) is set to raise global prices by $30 per tonne for uncoated fine paper (UFP) orders from August onward, the company announced on Wednesday July 30.

The company, which boasts around 1.17 million tonnes per year of UFP capacity in Indonesia, said the proposed price hike is supported by a recent increase in demand from North America after the United States and Indonesia on July 22 reached a preliminary trade deal, under which the US agreed to drop its threatened reciprocal tariffs on Indonesian goods from the initial rate of 32% to 19%.