Timber trade in Finland fell by 23% during January-August

Timber trade in Finland fell by 23% during January-August

Posted on September 26, 2022   |  

  • From January to August, the volume of timber trade fell by 23% compared to the same period of 2021 and 7% below the average for the previous 5 years. 
  • However, in August, the country's timber trade exceeded the average for the previous 5 years by over 60%. 
  • In the same period, the timber trade in private forests grew by 60% to 4.2 million m³ compared to the average for the previous 5  years.