Finnish fellings of softwood sawlogs down 5% in March

5/13/2024

Sawlogs

According to Luke 2.22 million m³ of softwood sawlogs were felled in Finland in March (-5% compared to 2023). Fellings of pine sawlogs decreased by 4% and fellings of spruce sawlogs decreased by 5%. A total of 6.66 million m³ of softwood sawlogs were felled during January-March (-1%). Fellings of pine sawlogs increased by 2% and fellings of spruce sawlogs decreased by 4%.

This chart shows seasonally adjusted trend lines for fellings of pine and spruce sawlogs per month during a longer period of time. The trend line for spruce sawlogs is increasing. The trend line for pine sawlogs levels off.

Pulpwood

This chart shows seasonally adjusted trend lines for fellings of pine and spruce pulpwood per month during a longer period of time. Both trend lines are increasing.

This is a short sample from a newly published newsletter from Woodstat regarding the import of softwood lumber in North Africa. Interested in reading more? Sign up for your free trial at www.woodstat.com/Register.