New Statistics on Forestry Contractors

The Swedish Forest Agency presents new statistics regarding forestry contractors for 2024. The statistics are the result of ongoing development work aimed at improving statistics related to enterprises engaged in forestry contracting. The statistics are under development, and the figures for 2024 may be revised at the next publication.

Varying price for roundwood during the third quarter of 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.

Decrease in the area of notified fellings in September

September saw a 14 percent decrease in the area notified or applied for felling, compared to September 2025.

The felling is expected to decrease in 2026

This year's felling is expected to be 2.4 million cubic meters lower than in 2025, according to a new forecast from the Swedish Forest Agency.

Decrease in the area of notified fellings in August

August saw a 19 percent decrease in the area notified or applied for felling, compared to August 2025.

Price of forest land in 2025

In 2025, the average price of productive forest land in Sweden was 92,000 SEK per hectare, an increase of 4,500 SEK compared to 2024. The price per hectare was highest in Götaland, at 144,500 SEK per hectare and lowest in Northern Norrland, at 42,700 SEK per hectare.

Lower prices on roundwood during second quarter of 2026

During the second quarter prices on roundwood for harvesting assignments for sawlogs of Scots pine decreased by 12 percent and by 9 percent for sawlogs of Norway spruce. Prices on pulpwood of conifers and broadleaved trees decreased by 8 and 6 percent respectively in comparison to the first quarter of 2026. The roundwood prices refer to calculated prices and therefore does not reflect the prevailing market price during the quarter.

Decrease in the area of notified fellings in June and July

In June and July, the area notified or applied for felling decreased by 21 and 27 percent respectively, compared to June and July 2025.

Coniferous sawlogs decreased in three out of four timber balance regions

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.

Forest cultivation and soil scarification increased in 2025

The area of forest cultivation and soil scarification increased in 2025. The forest cultivation area amounted to 200,300 hectares, while the area with soil scarification amounted to 193,000 hectares. In this year’s survey, statistics on chemical browsing protection in the field are also reported.