According to the forecast from the Swedish Forest Agency the gross felling in the year 2016 is estimated to 92.4 million cubic metre standing volume (stem volume over bark from stump to tip). Projected gross felling is around at the same level as the final gross felling in 2015 (92.5 million m³).

Timberlands

Swedish Forest Agency: Gross felling in 2016 is estimated to be at the level as 2015

According to the forecast from the Swedish Forest Agency the gross felling in the year 2016 is estimated to 92.4 million cubic metre standing volume (stem volume over bark from stump to tip). Projected gross felling is around at the same level as the final gross felling in 2015 (92.5 million m³).

The statistics on production, stocks and on foreign trade for the whole year 2016 are not yet available and is therefore based on data estimates and assumptions. The estimates are based on industry's production of soft sawnwood and wood pulp. The consumption of roundwood is estimated with the help of ratio for roundwood equivalent for the products.

Thereafter, adjustments are made for stocks and imports respective exports of roundwood and chips. Forecast for imports and exports of roundwood and chips and the stocks are based on the 2Q 2016.