ZAforexSappi share price chart
About Sappi
Sappi is a global producer of dissolving pulp (used to make viscose textiles), graphic and packaging papers, with mills in South Africa, Europe and North America and its own plantations in South Africa.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: SAP |
| Sector | Paper & pulp |
| Currency | Rand (the JSE quotes shares in cents: 12,345c = R123.45) |
| Trading hours | 09:00–16:50 SAST continuous trading, then a closing auction to about 17:00, Monday to Friday |
What moves the Sappi share price?
- Dissolving wood pulp prices and textile demand in Asia.
- Graphic-paper demand, which is in structural decline.
- Energy and wood costs in Europe.
- Debt and capital expenditure.
How to buy Sappi shares in South Africa
You can buy JSE shares through any stockbroker or investing app, including bank share-trading platforms and low-cost apps. You can also hold them in a tax-free savings account (TFSA) if your provider allows direct shares. Check brokerage, the minimum order and annual custody fees, and remember that share prices can fall as well as rise. Dividends from SA companies are subject to 20% dividends withholding tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sappi share price today?
The delayed price in rand is shown at the top of this page, updated every 15 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–17:00 SAST on weekdays).
What is Sappi's JSE code?
Sappi trades on the JSE under the code SAP, often written "JSE: SAP" or "SAP:SJ".
Why is the Sappi price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.