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S\u00f6dra posted a negative result for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting continued global uncertainties combined with rapid currency fluctuations and persistently high raw material costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Financial results:<\/strong>
In Q2 2025, S\u00f6dra Group reported net sales of SEK 7,193 million (EUR 618 million), a 4% decline compared to SEK 7,527 million (EUR 647 million) in the same period last year. Operating profit amounted to a loss of SEK 389 million (EUR 33 million) compared to a profit of SEK 398 million (EUR 34 million) in Q2 2024. Currency effects negatively impacted earnings by over SEK 580 million (EUR 50 million) relative to the previous year. The operating margin was -5% (5%), return on capital employed (rolling 12 months) remained at 7%, and equity ratio was 57%.<\/p>\n

Lotta Lyr\u00e5, CEO of S\u00f6dra, commented:
\"The second quarter has been challenging for S\u00f6dra. Increased global uncertainty, rapid currency changes, and sustained high raw material prices have combined into a triple external effect pressuring our profitability and negatively impacting results. Additionally, two planned maintenance shutdowns affected earnings by approximately SEK 240 million (EUR 21 million). Given the ongoing challenging external conditions, we are launching a decisive action program to strengthen our competitiveness going forward.\"<\/em><\/p>\n

Market and operational overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The demand for S\u00f6dra\u2019s products has been affected by the current economic downturn and growing concerns over trade tariffs. The rapidly strengthened Swedish krona against the US dollar has notably impacted the pulp business, which relies heavily on exports. The quarter also saw weaker demand for pulp, partly due to changing consumer behavior. Production losses during the two planned maintenance shutdowns further affected results.<\/p>\n

In the sawn timber segment, high raw material prices continue to pose challenges, though seasonal effects and price adjustments in several markets contributed to some stabilization. The construction market remains weak, but S\u00f6dra's cross-laminated timber (CLT) division experienced positive growth in sales and production during the quarter. The increasing share of wood in construction is reflected in stronger order intake heading into autumn.<\/p>\n

Sales in bioproducts declined due to reduced demand for solid fuels and district heating during spring, as well as unplanned disruptions in electricity production. At the same time, biomethanol production and demand remained stable. Raw material demand continues to be high but shows signs of slowing down amid the global economic climate.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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