Coniferous sawlogs decreased in three out of four timber balance regions

Nyhet | Statistik - 18 August 2026

Stocks of coniferous sawlogs and pulpwood have decreased compared with the previous quarter, according to the Swedish Forest Agency’s stock survey. Stocks of pulp chips have increased.

As of 30 June 2026, total stocks of coniferous sawlogs, pulp chips and pulpwood amounted to 9.7 million cubic metres. This is a decrease of approximately 1.1 million cubic metres compared with the reported stock volume in the previous quarter. All volumes are given in solid cubic metres under bark (m³f ub).

• Pulpwood: 5.2 million cubic metres (- 4 percent)
• Coniferous sawlogs: 3.5 million cubic metres (- 23 percent)
• Pulp chips: 1 million cubic metres (+ 19 percent)

Here, all stocks increased

Stocks of coniferous sawlogs did not decrease in all regions. In timber balance region 2, where the storm Johannes brought down the largest volume of forest, stocks continued to increase. As of 30 June, stocks of coniferous sawlogs amounted to 1.38 million cubic metres, and stocks of pulpwood to 1.4 million cubic metres. This was 15 and 42 percent more, respectively, than in the previous quarter.

Stocks of pulp chips increased in all timber balance region.

Stocks of roundwood for energy purposes

The reported stock volume of roundwood for energy purposes as of 30 June was 0.82 million cubic metres.

In 2024, a new question was introduced on stocks of roundwood for energy purposes. The results are not yet included in the official statistics, as the data quality is not sufficient. The survey does not yet cover all sites where such stocks may be held, and the data is not adjusted for partial non-response.

The published figures therefore underestimate the actual stock volumes. The results are nevertheless published because no other statistics are available, and the data is in demand.