Wood trade volumes and prices in Finland reached exceptionally high levels in May. The volume of roundwood trade was slightly higher than last year and the highest ever recorded in May. However, the cumulative volume of trade at the beginning of the year was down 6% year-on-year. Average prices for all roundwood assortments increased compared to April. Real prices for pine and birch pulpwood were the highest ever recorded in the monthly statistics, which began in 1995. Timber prices In standing sales in May, the average price paid for spruce logs was EUR 81.9 ...