The figures also show an operating loss of SKr-50m (2012: SKr-57m), but the second quarter revealed a much better performance with the loss reducing by SKr20m to SKr-15m compared to the first quarter.
Holmen said Q2 had seen seasonally higher volumes, a good product mix and lower production costs.
The sawmiller produced 353,000m3 of timber in the first half (2012: 337,000m3).