In August, the value of roundwood purchased from Slovenian private owners was slightly higher at the monthly level and more than a quarter lower at the annual level.

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Slovenia: Value of purchased roundwood decreased by 30% in August

Slovenia: Value of purchased roundwood decreased by 30% in August

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Euro 3.7 million of roundwood was purchased from Slovenian private owners in August 2023, which was about 7% more than a month before (due to an increase in quantities of purchased roundwood), according to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.

The value of purchased sawlogs and veneer logs went up by about 10% and of pulpwood by almost 2%. The values of purchased wood fuel and other industrial roundwood were slightly lower. 

Image: the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia

Compared to last August, the value of roundwood purchased from private owners decreased by about 30% (mainly due to lower average prices of purchased wood). The value of purchased sawlogs and veneer logs decreased by 34% and of pulpwood by almost 10%. The values of other purchased categories were almost the same as a year ago.

Image: the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia