CHILE – Arauco, the Chilean forestry and wood products company, reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, showing notable growth in sales and profitability.

In 4Q-2024, Arauco achieved sales of USD 1,661.6 million, a 5.9% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The Wood Products division saw modest growth, with sales rising 1.1% to USD 790.4 million.

The company’s EBITDA rose 10.2% to USD 406.5 million, and it posted a net profit of USD 104.8 million, reversing a loss of USD 84.1 million in Q4 2023. The EBITDA margin improved by 1 percentage point to 24.5%.

For the full year, Arauco’s total sales reached USD 6,546.1 million, up 8.9% from 2023. Despite a 2.9% decline in Wood Products sales, Arauco’s EBITDA surged 96.3%, reaching USD 2,014.1 million. The company also reported a net profit of USD 476.3 million, a dramatic improvement from a loss of USD 358.5 million in 2023.

The EBITDA margin rose sharply from 17.1% in 2023 to 30.8% in 2024.