SFE “Forests of Ukraine” preparing for increased demand for firewood amid massive attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Starting from October, the enterprise has suspended the sale of non-industrial firewood to commercial contractors. Such wood is no longer offered at auctions in order to maintain a reserve for the needs of the population and social institutions.
The daily volume of firewood harvesting has increased to 10,000 m³!
Currently, around 150,000 m³ of fuelwood is constantly available at the warehouses of SFE “Forests of Ukraine.”
In 2024, the enterprise sold 2.38 million m³ of “social” firewood (at an average price of about UAH 1,000 per m³). This year, only 1.5 million m³ have been sold — despite ongoing calls to purchase firewood in advance, before the start of the heating season.
Until recently, demand for firewood remained relatively low (averaging 150,000 m³ per month), but as the heating season approaches, sales volumes have risen to 220,000 m³.
The enterprise has kept the price for social firewood stable, even though the market value of timber (roundwood and industrial firewood) has increased by an average of 50% this year.
For the social sector, SFE “Forests of Ukraine” has supplied 135,000 m³ of fuelwood in 2025.
Throughout the year, the enterprise’s branches have participated in over 500 public procurement tenders for approximately 200,000 m³ of wood. Additionally, 1,020 direct contracts were signed for another 60,000 m³, as below-threshold procurements with state customers, in compliance with the Law of Ukraine “On Public Procurement.”
The enterprise does not always win tenders, as in many cases the procurement involves comprehensive services including delivery, unloading, and other work. Moreover, specific requirements are often set for the wood itself — such as size, moisture content, etc.
It should also be noted that SFE “Forests of Ukraine” manages only two-thirds of the forest fund, while municipal forestry enterprises and other forest users also sell firewood.
Furthermore, SFE “Forests of Ukraine” is ready to supply industrial firewood to thermal power generation facilities at official price list rates.