Forest economics8 min read
2026 roundwood prices: why pulpwood and firewood are rising while birch veneer logs fall
In a single year coniferous pulpwood rose by almost half while birch veneer logs dropped 18%. The 'price of timber' is not one number — it is a basket of assortments. Here is what is rising in 2026, what is falling, and how to tell whether it is a good moment for your stand.