Stora Enso sees steady timber demand in August despite slight price drop

Stora Enso reported that wood trading in Finland during the summer holiday season has remained as brisk as last year, with volumes expected to rise through August and September. However, the company does not anticipate the autumn price increases seen in recent years. Timber prices remain relatively high across all species, but market data indicates that peaks have been reached, with a slight decline now visible. Stora Enso said that global trade policy uncertainty and fluctuations in end-product markets continue to influence raw wood pricing, but demand for domestic wood is likely to stay strong, making early autumn ...