Timber prices in Finland continue to fall in September

Timber prices in Finland continued their downward trend in September, with standing sales prices for spruce and pine logs falling by 4%, and pulpwood prices experiencing a similar decline. Notably, birch log prices remained stable during this period. The decline in timber prices is part of a larger trend, as the volume of timber trade has been approximately one-third lower since June compared to the previous year. However, a robust start to the year resulted in higher overall timber trade volume for January-September than in preceding years. The average price for spruce logs in standing sales ...