Increasing stocks of coniferous sawlogs

Nyhet | Statistik - 10 February 2026

Stocks of coniferous sawlogs have increased compared with the previous levels at the end of the previous quarter, according to the Swedish Forest Agency’s stock survey. Stocks of pulp chips have decreased, and stocks of pulpwood remain at approximately the same level.

As of 31 December 2025, total timber stocks amounted to 9,3 million cubic meters, a total decrease of approximately 4% compared with the previous quarter.

• Pulpwood: 4,9 million cubic metres (-2 percent)
• Coniferous sawlogs: 3,4 million cubic metres (+27 percent)
• Pulp chips: 1 million cubic metres (-20 percent)

Compared with levels in 2024

Compared with the same period last year, stocks of coniferous sawlogs have increased by 19 percent. In contrast, a decrease is observed in wood balance region (VBO) 3.

Stocks of pulpwood have risen by 10 percent compared with the same period in 2024. The largest increase occurred in timber balance region (VBO) 2, but regions 1 and 3 also showed growth over the same comparison period.

Stocks of pulp chips remained roughly unchanged. Wood balance regions 1 and 3 have seen increases in stocks, while stocks in wood balance regions 2 and 4 have decreased compared with the last quarter of 2024.

Stocks of roundwood for energy purposes

The reported volume of roundwood for energy purposes as of December 31 was approximately 1 125,000 cubic metres. Please note that the volume only represents the companies included in the Swedish Forest Agency's survey, i.e. larger forest industry companies, pulp industries, sawmills, and purchasing organizations.

The collection of data regarding roundwood for energy purposes began in 2024. The increase compared with the same period last year can be attributed to several companies not responding at that time. Comparisons between years should therefore be interpreted with caution. Although these figures do not yet meet the quality standards required for inclusion in official statistics, we have chosen to publish them due to their public interest.