Exports of logs from Japan expanded 15%.
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Karl-Johan Löwenadler will assume the role of CEO of Vida AB effective of October 1st.
Price for logs imported to India increased 5%.
Taranis informed the parties of its decision to withdraw from the transaction, considering that the conditions were no longer met within a timeframe already extended by several months.
January–May removals total 27.2 million m3, 8% above last year.
The price of logs added 0.9%.
The total value of roundwood purchased in April 2025 from Slovenian private owners was at the annual level higher by 11.4% and at the monthly level by 15.2%.
The new head of the communications department takes on the role with the aim of consolidating existing strengths and providing new momentum for a future-oriented communication culture.
The price of softwood logs decreased 1.6%.
National supply shows elasticity below 1 (PNW at 1.5), while South-Central’s 25-year rotation growth of nearly 200 m³/ha delivers positive NPV on planting.
Price for logs exported from the U.S. to China lost 10%.
January–May trade volume rises 8% year-on-year and 23% over five-year average.
During 2024 harvesting costs (in current prices), on average for the whole country, have increased by: 4% to SEK 139 ($14.6) per cubic metre for regeneration harvest, and 3% to SEK 278 ($29.1) per cubic metre for thinning.
Exports of logs from Norway gained 5%.
Montane forest permit applications fall 44% year-on-year while Northern Norrland sees largest regional increase.
Price for logs exported from Lithuania grew 8%.
Price for logs exported from the U.S. increased 18%.
Investment in Tavico will seek to establish a platform for an integrated timber processing and plantation business across Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, using Vietnam as a focal point.
Imports of logs to India increased 11%.
Cross-laminated timber and biomass use expand as Forest Service targets long-term wood supply.