Kelheim Fibres GmbH, a manufacturer of specialty viscose fibers, has announced it will increase its prices by 12% to 15% for specialty viscose fibres starting April 1, 2024.

With the strong rebound in cotton fiber prices, there has been a sharp increase in the demand for viscose, especially in Asia. In the face of the rapid rise in interest rates, wages, chemicals, and environmental costs, accompanied by depressed fiber prices over the past years, Kelheim Fibres has no other choice than to start improving margins back to sustainable levels by raising the base price.