Stora Enso, in a pre-close Q3 2025 update, says that market demand remains subdued ahead of its Q3 results.
The company, which publishes its Q3 report on October 23, said the same trends and market dynamics that it reported in its earlier Q3, 2025 outlook continue to apply.
This includes subdued and volatile market demand, with low consumer sentiment, affected by heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Demand in the wood products markets is estimated to return to earlier low levels, following the summer season while market demand for pulp is expected to remain weak due to market uncertainty, the low season, and increased inventory levels.
The forest sector is estimated to maintain stable performance.
Stora Enso is continuing with systematic and determined work across the Group to improve profitability, cash flow and cost competitiveness.
The company has recently agreed to divest 12.4% of its Swedish forestland and has a strategic review of the remaining Swedish forest assets – comprising 1.2 million hectares.
