PULP and paper firm Sappi said on Thursday it expected a significant improvement in earnings in 2000 as pulp prices rise and demand for paper increases. The company also said it has no intention of moving its primary market listing to New York from Johannesburg. Speculation has increased that it will seek such a move to try and boost its share price. Industry analysts are forecasting earnings per share of between 650 and 700 cents. Earlier Sappi reported an 80% jump in headline earnings per share to 456.0 cents in the 12 months to September 30, 1999, boosted by improved market conditions.