Oatly Invests $16m to Boost Swedish Plant Capacity by 33%
Oatly will invest $16m over a multi-year period to expand its Landskrona plant capacity by 33%, raising annual output from 150m to 200m litres by March 2027. The group achieved its first profitable fiscal year in 2025 with adjusted EBITDA of $6.8m versus a $35.3m loss in 2024.
1. Expansion Details
Oatly is investing $16m over multiple years to expand its Landskrona facility, increasing annual output by 33% from 150 million to 200 million litres. Construction starts March 2026 and is expected to finish by March 2027, boosting exports to Germany, the UK and growth markets like France and Spain.
2. Financial Performance
The group achieved its first full-year profitable growth in 2025, delivering adjusted EBITDA of $6.8m versus a $35.3m loss in 2024. Revenues rose 4.7% to $862.5m, while Q4 sales reached $233.8m, up 9% year-on-year, though North America revenue fell 9.1%.
3. 2026 Guidance and CapEx
For 2026, Oatly targets adjusted EBITDA between $25m and $35m and plans capital expenditures of $20m to $30m, including the $16m allocated to Landskrona. This budget supports further capacity growth and sustainability initiatives.
4. Trademark Ruling Impact
Oatly lost a UK Supreme Court case over its “Post Milk Generation” trademark, which must be altered to comply with EU-derived UK labeling laws. The ruling may affect branding strategies in the UK market.