The storm felled large areas of forest, releasing significant volumes of raw material. How quickly these resources can be utilized, however, depends on the availability of machinery, transport, and receiving industry.
This creates a situation where local surpluses may appear in some regions, while other areas face a shortage of raw material. The ability to manage and redirect timber effectively is a decisive factor.
”Our strength lies in being able to redistribute raw material where it’s needed. This is essential for creating market balance and value for our forest-owning members,” says Jonas Arvidsson, Head of Timber Marketing at Norra Skog.
Prices for both sawlogs and pulpwood remain historically high, although they began to decline during the second half of 2025.
”The bottom line is that raw material prices in Sweden have risen sharply, while end-product prices have struggled to keep up. This is a combination that puts heavy pressure on the industry,” Jonas Arvidsson explains.
Several actors in northern Sweden have chosen to cut timber prices significantly, but Norra Skog has taken a different approach.
”We believe in a stable pricing model and long-term thinking. That’s why we maintain a steady price list and continue a high profit-sharing scheme, even in a volatile market,” says Jonas Arvidsson.