Finland: Wood prices will continue to rise next year – softwood finding a new balance

The rise in wood prices in Finland will continue this year and next year as well. However, the increase in the price of softwood next year will be more moderate than before. Fellings and trade volumes on the wood market are increasing as industrial wood use increases. The gross annual income of private forests clearly breaks the previous records, estimates Pellervo economic institute (PTT)  in its forest industry forecast. "Demand in the wood market has remained strong and will continue to grow next year, when the use of wood in industry increases. This strength is reflected in the record ...