06/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/18/2024 11:05
From April to June 2024, the timber market remained stable, with no significant changes in prices across timber products. The stability in the Irish timber market reflects the broader trends across the EU and global markets which remained balanced without any major disruptions. The prices quoted in the IFA Farm Forestry Timber Market report were sourced from forest owners, forestry companies and sawmills. All prices quoted are for Sitka spruce (ex VAT).
Product Type | Length | Diameter | Price € /tonne |
(m) | (cm) | (Roadside) * | |
Pulp | 3 m | < 7cm | 36-40 |
Stakewood | 1.6 m | > 8cm < 15 cm | 42-52 |
Palletwood | 2.5 m | > 14 cm | 48-52 |
3.1 m | 65-70 | ||
3.4 m | 63-75 | ||
3.7 m | 60-66 | ||
Sawlog | 4.9m | > 20cm | 88-94 |
5.5 m | 94-100 | ||
6.1m | 100-105 | ||
Woodchip (price varies depending on the moisture content) | 45-48 |
The following costs are the average harvesting and forwarding costs per tonne as per timber prices the costs may vary depending on site etc.
Cost of harvesting and forwarding per tonne | |
1st thin | €20 - 22 |
2nd thin | €22 - 24 |
3rd thin | €20 |
Clearfell | €14 - 16 |
Haulage | €12 |
Protect Your Investment: A harvesting or timber sales contract is one of the most crucial elements leading to a successful and profitable timber sale.