Rottneros AB reported a 16 percent decline in net turnover to SEK 574 million in its interim report for January–September 2025, alongside a third-quarter EBITDA loss of SEK 21 million.
The downturn reflects persistent weakness in the chemically treated mechanical pulp (CTMP) market, lower prices in foreign currencies, and a stronger Swedish krona, particularly against the U.S. dollar.
Net prices for Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp fell 18 percent year over year in Swedish krona terms, while CTMP prices declined 15 percent. Production volumes dropped to 72,900 tonnes, with total sales down 7 percent to 76,300 tonnes. Within prioritized niches, sulphate pulp sales increased by 8 percent, partially offsetting a 36 percent fall in CTMP sales.
Rottneros strengthened its financial position through a SEK 300 million rights issue completed in July, which lifted liquidity to SEK 406 million and raised the equity-to-assets ratio to 63 percent — exceeding the long-term target of 50 percent. Net income for the quarter was negative SEK 52 million.
CEO Lennart Eberleh highlighted the company’s disciplined cost management and operational efficiency amid market volatility. “We continue to deliver on what we can control, and the gradual easing of wood prices is encouraging for our long-term profitability,” he said.
Rottneros AB is a Swedish pulp producer specializing in chemical and mechanical pulps, serving global markets with sustainable fiber products. The company operates mills at Vallvik and Rottneros and is advancing niche markets, innovative packaging solutions, and cost-efficiency initiatives to drive long-term value creation.
