Margus Kohava, head of the Estonian Forest and Wood Industries Association, said that while he is not up to speed on the decision to close Stora Enso’s Näpi Sawmill, the entire forestry and timber sector is struggling and expects from the government stable and long-term policy.
“There is a clear trend toward higher raw material and lower producer prices in the sector.There is major imbalance, which has put all wood processors under a lot of pressure,” Kohava said.
The sector expects long-term and stable raw material policy from the government, Kohava remarked.”If only regarding State Forest Management Center (RMK) raw material contracts.
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