A total of 4.8 million tonnes of graphic printing and writing paper were produced in the first nine months of the year, which represents a drop of 4.3% compared to the corresponding period in 2012. Graphic paper grades account for approximately 60% of Finland’s paper production and consumption of these paper grades in Europe in January-September 2013 fell almost 6% compared to the year ago period.
Finland's paperboard production in January-September amounted to 2.2 million tonnes, which is about 8% more than in the corresponding period in 2012. Investments made into paperboard production capacity in Finland allowed for this increase in production.
Pulp production in Finland in the first nine months of the year totalled 5.3 million tonnes, which was 3.6% more than in the period year ago.