Oct 22, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Sawlog prices in Sweden decreased by 1% in the 3Q 2013 compared to the prior quarter. Pulpwood prices decreased by 2% compared to the prior quarter. Sawlog prices decreased in the Northern and Southern region by 3% and 7% respectively while the sawlog prices rose in the Central region with 4%, as the Swedish Forest Agency said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Pulpwood prices decreased in the Northern and Central region by 4% and 5% respectively while the pulpwood prices in the Southern region remained unchanged

When comparing the 3Q and the same quarter of 2012, sawlog prices and pulpwood prices decreased by 4% and 5%, respectively.