Sweden: Decreasing sawlog prices during the second quarter of 2014

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The second quarter of 2014 shows decreasing sawlog prices in Sweden after a slight surge in the 1Q. Pine and spruce sawlogs are both cheaper by about EUR 2/per cubic meter. Pine logs cost now an average of EUR 48.82/cbm, while spruce logs were traded in the 2Q at EUR 53.94/cbm.

Pulpwood prices are higher as compared to the first quarter. Pine and spruce pulpwood have gained about EUR 0.70/cbm and are now priced at EUR 30.08/cbm and EUR 31.60/cbm respectively.

As compared to the same quarter last year, spruce sawlogs price is EUR 1/cbm higher, meanwhile pine is at the same level. Pulpwood assortments, however, have become cheaper in the range of 1 euro per cubic meter.

Evolution of sawlog and pulpwood price in Sweden (17 quarters)

Methodology: Prices are converted from SEK to EUR at corresponding ECB rates. Price source: metla.fi

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