Arauco reported a clear improvement in its Wood Products business in the second quarter of 2026, but the Chilean group also pointed to a less favourable development in Latin America: growing competition from European particleboard imports.
Wood Products revenue reached US$817.5 million in Q2, an increase of 15.4% from the first quarter and 4.5% from the same period last year. Demand for particleboard remained strong in Latin America, while MDF benefited from better prices and higher sales volumes.
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