Metsä Board Oyj

Metsä Board is a Finnish company specializing in the production of premium, lightweight fresh fibre paperboards. These paperboards are primarily used in consumer and retail packaging solutions and are made from renewable wood fibre. The company is Europe's largest producer of folding boxboard and white kraftliners, with a focus on sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of packaging materials. Metsä Board operates production units in Finland and Sweden, leveraging high self-sufficiency in pulp and energy to ensure operational reliability.

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Folding Boxboard40% Used mainly in food and pharmaceutical packaging.
White Kraftliners30% Used in retail packaging.
Chemical Pulp15% Produced for own use and market sales.
Bleached High-Yield Pulp (BCTMP)15% Produced for own use and market sales.

Metsä Board serves a diverse range of customers primarily in the consumer and retail packaging sectors...

  • Food Packagingprimary

    Buys folding boxboard for safe, recyclable packaging.

  • Pharmaceutical Packagingprimary

    Uses folding boxboard for compliance and safety.

  • Retail Packagingsecondary

    Uses white kraftliners for sustainable retail solutions.

  • Sustainability-focused Brandsemerging

    Seeks to reduce plastic usage and carbon footprint.

Metsä Board operates primarily in Europe and North America, with production facilities located in Finland and Sweden...

  • Production facilities in Finland and Sweden
  • Main markets are Europe and North America
  • Exports to around 90 countries
  • Strategic location near northern wood fibre sources
  • Strong presence in regions with stringent packaging regulations

Metsä Board's strategic priorities focus on achieving profitable and sustainable growth through a transformation...

01
Sustainable Growthlong-term

To align with global trends and regulations.

02
Cost Structure Optimizationmedium-term

To maintain competitiveness in a challenging market.

03
Commercial Excellenceshort-term

To strengthen market position and customer relationships.

Metsä Board faces several risks, including market volatility due to weak consumer demand and import tariffs,...

critical

Geopolitical Risks

Uncertainty in China affecting demand.

Materiality
high
high

Market Volatility

Weak consumer demand and import tariffs.

Materiality
high
high

Environmental Regulations

Need for continuous innovation and adaptation.

Materiality
medium
Impairment Testing
high
Hedge Accounting
medium
Revenue Recognition
high

: 11/08/2026