Marginal changes in forest land prices 2024

After a longer break, the Swedish Forest Agency (Skogsstyrelsen) is once again publishing statistics on forest land prices. In 2024, the national average price per hectare amounted to 87,500 SEK. The price has increased with 1,100 SEK since 2023. This corresponds to an increase with just over 1 percent compared to 2023. The price per hectare for 2024 was highest in Götaland at 136,700 SEK and lowest in Norra Norrland at 40,200 SEK.

New survey on prices

Swedish Forest Agency have conducted a new survey on prices for roundwood starting from the first quarter of 2025. Today, the results are presented for the first time and shows an increase in roundwood prices in the second quarter for both sawlogs and pulpwood by 9 and 7 percent respectively in comparison to the first quarter of 2025.

Decreased area of notified fellings in September

The area notified or applied for felling in September decreased 8 percent, compared to September 2024. The area regarding applications for permits for felling in montane forests decreased 81 percent, compared to the same month last year.

This year's felling is expected to be slightly higher than in 2024

This year's felling is expected to be 0.5 million cubic meters higher than in 2024, according to a new forecast from the Swedish Forest Agency.

Unchanged area of notified fellings in August

The most recent statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency show that the area notified or applied for felling in August was unchanged, compared to August 2024. The area regarding applications for permits for felling in montane forests decreased 46 percent, compared to the same month last year.

Forest Fertilization returns to previous level again in 2024

Forest fertilization increased significantly in 2024, covering about 40,000 hectares, compared with 15,000 hectares the year before. This is a statistically significant increase from the record-low level in 2022 and signals a return to levels last seen before the start of the war in Ukraine.

Increase in notified area for June and July

The l most recent statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency show that the area notified for felling in June and July increased 8 percent, compared to the corresponding months in 2024. The area regarding applications for permits for final felling in montane forests decreased 22 percent, compared to June and July last year.

Increasing Stocks of Pulpwood and Pulp Chips

Stocks of pulpwood and pulp chips continue to grow in 2025, while stocks of coniferous sawlogs remain at roughly the same level as at the same time last year.

Postponed statistics on roundwood prices

The planned release of statistics on roundwood prices in August is postponed to October. This is due to a new inquiry on roundwood prices initiated by the Swedish Forest Agency during this spring. Additional time for gathering of data and analysis is required before publishing the statistics.

Increasing harvesting costs

The cost of harvesting (felling and extraction to roadside) increased by 4 percent in 2024, according to new statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency and Skogforsk. The rate of increase has declined compared to the two previous years that saw increases of 9 percent in 2023 and 12 percent in 2022. However, in fixed prices the change is smaller.