Södra’s consolidated net sales for full-year 2018 rose 18 percent to SEK 24,230 million (2018: 20,518), attributable to a favourable global economy, high demand and higher prices for paper pulp and sawn timber products. Operating profit for the year totalled SEK 4,508 million (2018: 1,917). The operating margin was 19 percent (2018: 9).   2018 was characterised by high and stable demand for Södra’s products, the company reported. Price levels for both market pulp and sawn timber products remained at a favourable level and contributed to the result.   ...