BRIEF-M-real says aims to hike some paper prices in March

HELSINKI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Finnish papermaker M-real said in a statement on Monday:

* To hike uncoated fine paper prices in Europe by 8 pct in March

* Says hiking prices due to recent high demand and rising raw material costs

* Says hikes are for all woodfree uncoated and recycled papers in reels, cut sizes and folio sheets across all European business

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