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Swedish sawmills face deeper first-quarter losses as weak demand forces capacity cuts
Timber price declines may ease costs only with a lag and further closures are likely if the market doesn't improve.
By Lesprom Network
22:01 / June 1, 2026
Image: Bruza Sawmill / Vida AB
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Swedish lumber producers’ profitability weakened sharply in the first quarter.
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Swedish lumber producers’ profitability weakened sharply in the first quarter. Market pressures included mostly flat prices, high timber costs, tariffs, and energy-cost uncertainty linked to the Iran war. Several sawmills have closed or announced closures, and more shutdowns are likely unless demand improves.
The Swedish lumber market remained weak in the first quarter of 2026, with profitability under press...
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