Nordic Timber Giants Face Profit Slump Amid Market Challenges with Hopes for 2026 Recovery
Billerud and SCA face profit declines amid challenging timber market conditions but foresee recovery potential in 2026 due to falling wood prices.
Billerud and SCA face profit declines amid challenging timber market conditions but foresee recovery potential in 2026 due to falling wood prices.
Forest property prices in Sweden were stable with regional increases in 2025 despite falling timber prices and storm damage.
Storm Johannes caused extensive damage to Swedish forests, resulting in billions in economic losses and highlighting the increasing threat of climate change-induced extreme weather events.
Innofreight strengthens Swedish forestry transport with wagon upgrades, partnerships, and new manufacturing in Italy.
Stora Enso plans to separate its Swedish forest assets into a publicly listed company by 2027, aiming to maximize shareholder value and conducting a wider review of its European sawmill business.
Sweden and Finland urge the EU to relax forestry climate regulations to protect their economies, with the EU indicating possible concessions amid environmental and economic challenges.
New concerns about logging practices emerge after infrastructure failures in Västernorrland.
A new expert report examines significant economic changes in Sweden's forest sector, highlighting trends towards sustainability.
Malmö features a groundbreaking project integrating fibergips in timber construction to enhance sustainability.