Finnish softwood log prices reach record highs as demand surges

The Finnish wood market is experiencing exceptional momentum this spring, particularly for softwood logs, with prices climbing to historic levels. Industry experts attribute the strong demand to a combination of seasonal factors, a short winter, and limited availability of winter harvesting volumes. According to Jari Yli-Talonen, director of the Päijät-Häme Forest Management Association, softwood log prices in clear-cut operations are nearing €90 per cubic metre, while in thinning operations they are averaging around €80. In some exceptional cases, particularly for large sites accessible during the spring thaw, prices have exceeded €90 per cubic ...