Stora Enso expects stronger timber trade in 2026 as prices ease from peak levels

Wood prices in Finland have retreated from the highs reached in early autumn, but the overall price level remains elevated compared with recent years. Against this backdrop, Stora Enso expects 2026 to be a busier year for timber trade, with higher wood-procurement targets than in 2025 and an anticipated increase in supply from forest owners. The company notes that the rise in the tax deduction base for forest assets — increasing the share of forest acquisition costs that can be written off — is likely to encourage more sales next year. At the same time, the global environment remains uncertain ...