Kemira Oyj, press release, June 23, 2021 at 4.00 p.m. (EEST)

Kemira, a global chemicals company serving water intensive industries, announces price increases for all polymer and main process chemicals products for water treatment applications in the EMEA region on the grounds of continuing cost increases.

In addition to continued raw material cost increases, there is a significant surge in all transportation cost, driven by fuel surcharges, constraints in freight capacity, container rental cost and maritime freights.

The following price increases will apply as ofJuly 1st, 2021 or as contract terms allow. The increases will be in addition to the previous price announcement made in March 2021.

Product Line Price increase
Polymers
Dry powder polymers
Emulsion polymers
Other liquid polymers 		+ 4-7%
+ 4-7%
+ 4-7%
Process chemicals
Dispersants / Antiscalants
Defoamers 		+ 4-8%
+ 5-10%

Price increases will vary by chemistry and product type and can be higher in selected areas. Kemira continues to be committed as a long-standing supplier of high-quality products and solutions for the water intensive industries globally.

Further information:
Wido Waelput
Senior Vice President, Commercial, Industry & Water EMEA and APAC
Kemira
tel. +49 172 884 3496
wido.waelput (a) kemira.com

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries. We provide best suited products and expertise to improve our customers' product quality, process and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, water treatment and oil & gas. In 2020, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 2.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
www.kemira.com

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