The statistics is based on quantities and market values of Roundwood, as calculated with the so-called VIOL system by Biometria (SDC). The selection criteria for these statistics are:

• Only the original purchase is conducted, i.e. the transaction between forest owners and initial purchaser.
• Only prices of delivery timber are included, which represent less than 10 percent of total volume.
• All quality classes are included, with the exception of refused logs.
• The stated quantities are based on measurement at industry. Among the methods used are measurement of individual logs, measurement of stacked logs and random sampling. The figures on prices refer to the basic price including additions and deductions.

The figures presented below are interactive diagrams and it is possible to  click on different categories or groups and choose what is shown in the diagram. All the figures in the table can be displayed by selecting the button at the top (to the right) of each diagram. All figures can also be found in the Swedish Forestry Agency’s Statistical database.

Increase in roundwood prices

The roundwood prices on delivery timber increased for both sawlog and pulpwood during the first quarter of 2023 in comparison with the fourth quarter of 2022. The sawlog price increased by 1 percent and pulpwood by almost 4 percent.