Varying price for roundwood during the third quarter of 2026

Nyhet | Statistik - 03 November 2026

During the third quarter, prices of roundwood for harvesting assignments increased by 6 percent for sawlogs of Norway spruce and decreased for sawlogs of Scots pine by 4 percent. Prices for pulpwood from conifers and broadleaved trees remained almost unchanged in comparison to the second quarter of 2026. The roundwood prices refer to calculated prices and therefore do not reflect the prevailing market price during the quarter.

Prices for sawlogs decreased during the third quarter of 2026 in comparison with the previous quarter. The average volume-weighted prices for harvesting assignments during the third quarter and the percentage difference compared with the second quarter of 2026 were:

• Sawlogs of Scots pine: 822 SEK/m3sub (- 4 percent)
• Sawlogs of Norway spruce: 1,124 SEK/m3sub (+ 6 percent)

Prices for pulpwood remained almost unchanged during the third quarter in 2026 in comparison with the previous quarter. The average volume-weighted prices for harvesting assignments during the third quarter and the percentage difference compared with the second quarter of 2026 were:

• Pulpwood from conifers: 564 SEK/m3sub (+/- 0 percent)
• Pulpwood from broadleaved trees: 558 SEK/m3sub (- 1 percent)

The calculated price for fuelwood for harvesting assignments decreased during the third quarter in comparison to the previous quarter.

• Fuelwood: 427 SEK/m3sub (- 5 percent)

Prices for delivery timber for the whole country decreased during the third quarter of 2026 by 6 percent for sawlogs and by 5 percent for pulpwood.

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 third 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.