Increased operating profit for Sveaskog in a depressed economy

In 2025, Sveaskog improved its operating profit by ten percent to approximately EUR 203 million (184), despite a weaker fourth quarter and pressured market conditions. "Although the first indications for Sweden in 2026 look a little brighter, there is a risk that there will be continued sluggishness in the construction industry and fierce competition in the pulp products segment," according to Erik Brandsma, Sveaskog’s President and CEO. The increase in operating profit is primarily explained by higher timber prices and value increases in the forest, which compensated for lower delivery volumes and a continued sluggish market in ...

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