Roundwood prices in Finland started to go on ascending path during February 2017, as compared to the same period last year.
The prices for logs increased in February, at a rate of 1-4%. The price for pine logs amounted to EUR 57.33/m3, over last year's price of EUR 56.56/m3. Also, the price for spruce reached EUR 59.16/m3, at a increase of 4.32% over February 2016. Birch logs were sold for EUR 47.65/m3, as compared to EUR 46.98/m3 last year.
The prices for pulpwood were stable, but only for pine and spruce. Birch pulpwood decreased by -2.37%, to EUR 28.01/m3. Pine could be bought for EUR 27.74/m3, while the price for spruce got to EUR 30.25/m3.
February 2016 | January 2017 | February 2017 | Change in % February 2016-February 2017 | |
Pine logs | 56.56 | 56.85 | 57.33 | +1.36% |
Spruce logs | 56.71 | 57.28 | 59.16 | +4.32% |
Birch logs | 46.98 | 46.16 | 47.65 | +1.42% |
Pine pulpwood | 27.56 | 27.28 | 27.74 | +0.65% |
Spruce pulpwood | 30.31 | 29.99 | 30.25 | -0.19% |
Birch pulpwood | 28.69 | 27.58 | 28.01 | -2.37% |