Paper & Pulp Mills
Sylvamo posts Q2 loss, banks on stronger second half Sylvamo reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $11 million on net sales of $806 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $60 million, and is implementing uncoated freesheet price increases across all regions. The Eastover, South Carolina paper machine optimization project is expected to add 60,000 short tons of annual capacity when completed in Q4. Source: Sylvamo / StockTitan
Forestry & Timber
Metsä Group lifts Q2 sawn timber deliveries as spruce supply stays tight Metsä Group's sawn timber deliveries rose 7% year-on-year to 401,000 m³ in Q2 2026, helped by seasonal demand and constrained spruce availability. Selling prices remained under pressure amid weak construction activity in major markets. Source: Timber Industry News
New Zealand log prices recover as lower supply supports China market New Zealand export log prices improved in July as lower shipping costs benefited exporters, while reduced log flows to China kept the country's key export market in balance despite weather-related production disruptions. Source: Timber Industry News