Sweden Timber Industry Overview

Posted on October 16, 2020

• Swedish production of sawn wood has decreased despite a high demand in response of uncertainties of pandemic effects on markets. • Exports of Swedish sawnwood so far in 2020 have been strong. China (+60% vs H1 2019) and the US (+80%) stand out. Main market UK dropped (‐15%) but Europe held up. • By the end of 2020 wood consumption from the construction sector, as a whole, is expected to have declined by about 3‐5%, and to decline further by 3‐5% in 2021.