Södra raises prices for saw logs and pulpwood
The sawn timber market improved during the spring. Demand for softwood saw logs is high and expected to remain so over the summer and autumn. Södra is therefore raising its prices for softwood saw logs by SEK 50/m³sub.
The increase has two components – a price-list increase, and an early-contracting premium. Södra is also raising its price for softwood pulpwood by SEK 20/m³sub.
“We expect to see stable and high demand for saw logs over the summer and autumn. The strategic investments in Södra’s mills have led to a steady increase in softwood pulpwood consumption. Increased thinning activity and not waiting too long to harvest is in line with Södra’s mission to improve the profitability of our members’ forestry,” said Håkan Larsson, President of the Södra Skog business area.
The prices for softwood ranges will be raised by:
- SEK 25/mᶾsub for pine logs
- SEK 25/mᶾsub for spruce logs
- SEK 25/mᶾsub for small-diameter softwood
- SEK 20/mᶾsub for softwood pulpwood
A contracting premium of SEK 25/mᶾsub will also be introduced for spruce and pine logs.
The new prices and premiums will apply from 20 April.
For questions, please contact:
Håkan Larson, President of the Södra Skog business area,
Tel: +46 (0)499-159 81
Olof Hansson, Wood Supply Manager,
Tel: +46 (0)470-857 67
Södras Press Office,
Tel: +46 (0)470-890 90
Email: press@sodra.com
Södra was founded in 1938 and is the largest forest-owner association in Sweden, with a membership of more than 50,000 forest owners. We engage in modern and responsible forestry, and operate state-of-the-art mills in which we process our raw material. Through value-generating relationships and a long-term approach, Södra is leading the way for the next generation of forestry.
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