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Ukraine’s State Forests says demand for firewood has increased, but it reports no shortage and lists 163,000 cubic meters in stock. Its average prices range from UAH 1,000 per cubic meter for soft deciduous wood to UAH 1,400 for hardwood; local availability and delivery costs vary.
Ukraine’s state forestry supplier says it has 163,000 cubic meters of firewood in stock as households prepare for winter, while average listed prices range from UAH 1,000 to UAH 1,400 per cubic meter depending on the wood group. A report by Ekonomichna Pravda found that the final cost and whether wood can be obtained nearby depend on local stock, species and delivery arrangements.
Customers can check state forestry stock and place an order through the DrovaYe online store. After logging in, buyers enter contact details and mark a delivery address on a map; the system then shows nearby forestry suppliers, available wood types and prices. The reported annual limit is 15 cubic meters per person. A supplier must contact the customer within one business day to confirm the order. Online payment becomes available after that confirmation.
The state’s average prices are UAH 1,400 per cubic meter for hardwood, UAH 1,150 for pine and alder, and UAH 1,000 for soft deciduous species. Ekonomichna Pravda’s survey of several communities found listed prices starting at UAH 822 for spruce and fir and UAH 1,250 for hardwoods such as beech. Individual examples varied: one Volyn village’s nearest pickup points offered unsplit pine at UAH 1,200 per cubic meter, while aspen was listed at UAH 1,150 within a 60-kilometer search radius.
Delivery is separate and depends on whether a forestry office offers it. Some sales are on a forest-pickup basis, and a nearby supplier may still be many kilometers away. The state company says its vehicles are mainly specialized logging and timber-hauling equipment, so it cannot deliver to customers in every region; it may provide private carrier contacts, with transport costing extra.
Local Supply Shapes Winter Costs
The listed price per cubic meter is only part of what households may pay. Transport, distance and preparation can add costs or effort, particularly when the nearest state pickup point is far away or delivery is unavailable. Buyers may need to compare the total price from state and private sellers rather than relying on the lowest listed wood price.
Wood species also affect how much fuel a household needs. The report says Group 3 species, including poplar, aspen and willow, are less dense and produce less heat than hardwoods, so a buyer may need more than one cubic meter to provide comparable heat. The article gives an example at 12% moisture: one cubic meter of oak is equivalent to 334 cubic meters of gas, compared with 240 cubic meters for pine. These figures refer to the stated moisture level and do not establish the heating performance of every load sold.
The state supplier attributes a 12–15% average price rise over the past year to higher fuel prices and harvesting costs. That makes the timing and terms of purchase relevant to households planning their winter fuel budget, though the reported averages do not predict what every local seller will charge.
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Ordering and Wood Types
DrovaYe groups firewood by species and offers split and unsplit wood. Group 1 includes oak, beech and hornbeam; Group 2 includes pine and alder; Group 3 includes poplar, aspen and willow. Unsplit wood is sold as logs 1–1.9 meters long and at least 2 centimeters thick. Split wood is generally offered in crates or on pallets, with volumes that vary by supplier, from 1.25 to 2 cubic meters.
Unsplit logs require buyers to saw and split them before use, then stack and prepare them for heating. The order system displays local pickup locations and available types after a buyer enters a town or village. The report’s prices are examples and averages, not a single nationwide price list: regional stock and species differ, and a search may need to cover a wider area to find a particular kind of wood.
State Forests of Ukraine reported harvesting 2.54 million cubic meters of timber by the end of September, 41% more than a year earlier, and selling more than 2.16 million cubic meters to the public since the start of the year. The company said it planned to harvest nearly another 800,000 cubic meters by year-end. Those figures describe timber and sales; they do not mean every species is available at every local depot.
““This year, we are seeing increased demand for solid fuel among the public, primarily due to concerns about the energy supply situation amid the Russian Federation’s armed aggression. However, there is no shortage of this product.””
— State Forests of Ukraine
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Availability Depends on the Area
The reported stock total does not show how much of each species is available at each pickup point, and local availability can differ sharply. State Forests says southern and eastern areas and parts of Kirovohrad region have smaller fuelwood reserves because protective forests, which are not intended for large-scale harvesting, predominate there. Demand for particular hardwoods can also exceed local supply when the forests nearby are mostly coniferous.
The source material does not provide a complete nationwide price table, current delivery charges or a full regional breakdown. The reported examples therefore cannot establish the price a particular household will pay. Availability may also change as orders are placed and additional wood is harvested. The state supplier’s statement that there is no overall shortage is its assessment; it does not guarantee that a buyer will find a preferred species or convenient pickup location.
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Check Local Listings Before Ordering
People considering a state purchase can enter their location in DrovaYe and compare nearby pickup points, species, quantities and listed prices. They should confirm the order details with the forestry office, ask whether delivery is available and clarify any separate carrier charge before paying. For unsplit logs, buyers should account for the work and equipment needed to prepare the wood.
State Forests said it planned to harvest nearly 800,000 additional cubic meters by the end of the year. Whether that planned volume changes the selection or prices available to households will depend on when and where the wood reaches sale points. The source report does not give a schedule for regional stock updates or a nationwide delivery plan.
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Key Questions
How much does firewood cost in Ukraine?
State Forests of Ukraine lists average prices of UAH 1,000 per cubic meter for soft deciduous wood, UAH 1,150 for pine and alder, and UAH 1,400 for hardwood. Prices in the report’s local examples ranged from UAH 822 for spruce and fir to UAH 1,250 for beech. Actual prices vary by place, species and availability.
Where can I order firewood from the state supplier?
Firewood can be ordered through the state-run DrovaYe online store. Buyers enter their location to view nearby suppliers, available types and pickup points. The reported purchase limit is 15 cubic meters per person per year.
Is delivery included in the listed price?
Not necessarily. Delivery is arranged and paid for separately when the forestry office offers it. If state delivery is unavailable, the company may provide contact details for private carriers, whose charges are additional.
Which firewood gives more heat per cubic meter?
The report says hardwoods such as oak are denser than Group 3 species such as poplar, aspen and willow. At the stated moisture level of 12%, it gives an equivalence of 334 cubic meters of gas for one cubic meter of oak and 240 cubic meters for one cubic meter of pine. Actual heating depends on the wood and its condition.
Does the state supplier have enough firewood?
State Forests of Ukraine said it had 163,000 cubic meters in stock as of the report and said there was no overall shortage. It also said availability varies by region and species, so that assessment does not mean every local depot has the wood a customer wants.
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