FINLAND

Roundwood imports increased

Article by Robert Kittel, translated by Susanne Höfler | 12.07.2019 - 12:40

Between January and April, Finnish roundwood imports grew 22% compared to the previous year.

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The imports of roundwood in April amounted to 980,00 0m³. Compared to the previous year, imports between January and April gained 22% to a total of 3.6 million m³.

Altogether, wood and wood by-products in April yielded €1.08 billion 23% of which were roundwood and 77% pulp production. With €4.4 billion between January and April, roundwood exports reached last year's level. Pine and birch trees accounted for the lion's share of the Finnish cutting volume.

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