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<\/span>Mercer International, one of North America\u2019s leading pulp and lumber producers, reported a net loss of $22.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, as planned maintenance, a softer dollar, and persistent cost pressures dampened what could have been a more optimistic start to the year. Still, the company found solace in improved lumber pricing across Europe and the U.S., buoyed by constrained supply and stable demand.<\/p>\n

Lumber revenues rose 17% year-on-year, driven by an 8% increase in average realized prices, which reached $499 per thousand board feet. The company attributed the improvement to tight supply conditions in both Europe and North America, following industry-wide curtailments and seasonal limitations on harvesting. Mercer\u2019s sawmills in Germany and British Columbia benefitted from this environment, helping to partially balance weaker performance in the pulp segment.<\/p>\n

The company also highlighted growing interest in mass timber solutions, particularly in Europe, where demand for sustainable construction materials continues to rise. While still a smaller portion of total revenue, Mercer views engineered wood products as a strategic area for growth and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n

Pulp revenues fell 12% from the same period last year, weighed down by reduced sales volumes and operational downtime. In particular, extended maintenance at the Celgar mill and the absence of volumes from the former Cariboo joint venture contributed to the decline. Nonetheless, market prices for Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp showed signs of stability, with European list prices rising slightly to $1,315 per tonne and North American prices holding near $1,400 per tonne. Mercer\u2019s average NBSK sales price stood at $783 per tonne, reflecting contract lags and regional mix.<\/p>\n

Operating EBITDA for the quarter came in at $47.1 million, down from $99.2 million in Q4 2024 and $93.9 million in Q1 2024. CEO Juan Carlos Bueno noted that despite the losses, the company sees \u201cencouraging fundamentals\u201d in both pulp and lumber markets heading into the second quarter, with tighter inventories and modest demand recovery expected to support pricing.<\/p>\n

Mercer continues to monitor pulp demand dynamics closely, particularly in China and Europe, where economic uncertainty and shifts in packaging consumption remain influential. In the meantime, the company is focused on improving mill efficiency, managing capital expenditures, and leveraging stronger lumber and mass timber margins to help stabilize earnings.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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