During the first quarter prices on roundwood for harvesting assignments of sawlogs and pulpwood decreased
Swedish Roundwood-In the first quarter of 2025, the number of harvesting assignments for Scots pine sawlogs decreased by 4 percent, while assignments for Norway spruce sawlogs fell by 6 percent. Additionally, prices for pulpwood—both conifers and broadleaved trees—dropped by 8 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. It’s important to note that the roundwood prices mentioned are calculated figures and do not reflect the actual market prices during the quarter.
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Prices on sawlogs decreased during the first quarter of 2026 in comparison with the previous quarter. The average volume-weighted prices on harvesting assignments during the first quarter and the percentage difference compared with the fourth quarter of 2025 were:
- Sawlogs of Scots pine: 975 SEK/m3sub (- 4 percent)
- Sawlogs of Norway spruce: 1 158 SEK/m3sub (- 6 percent)
Prices on pulpwood also decreased during the first quarter in 2026 in comparison with the previous quarter. The average volume-weighted prices on harvesting assignments during the fourth quarter and the percentage difference compared with the fourth quarter of 2025 were:
- Pulpwood of conifers: 615 SEK/m3sub (- 7 percent)
- Pulpwood on broadleaved trees: 599 SEK/m3sub (- 9 percent)
The calculated price on fulelwood on harvesting assignments decreased during the fourth quarter in comparison to the previous quarter.
- Fuelwood: 472 SEK/m3sub (- 10 percent)
Prices on delivery timber increased during the first quarter of 2026 by 3 percent on sawlogs and decreased by 3 percent on pulpwood in the entire country.
Explanation
M3sub refers to solid cubic meter without bark.
The prices represent averages for volume-weighted quantities of roundwood and are reported in current prices, without adjustment for inflation.
The calculated price is the price that the forest owner receives after the harvest, referring to the price at the roadside. Various forms of additions, and price deductions are included. No deductions are made for transport to industry, harvesting costs, or future regeneration costs. The price is thus calculated after the measurement at industry, and companies that purchase roundwood from forest owners report price data for roundwood that has been calculated during the previous quarter.
When comparing between regions, it should be considered that different regional conditions may affect such comparisons.
A harvesting assignment is a delivery form in which the harvesting is carried out by, or on behalf of, the roundwood buyer.
Delivery timber is a delivery method in which the forest owner personally, with the help of employees or contractors, delivers the wood to a roadside location.
The statistics for the first quarter of 2026 are preliminary.
The statistics are part of the Official Statistics of Sweden
The results are available in the Swedish Forest Agency’s statistical database.
Source; Swedish Forest Agency
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