Swedish Forest Industries Federation

What Swedish Forest Industries Federation does

The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna, legal name Föreningen Sveriges Skogsindustrier) is the trade federation representing approximately 400 Swedish companies that refine wood into fossil-free and renewable materials and products. Its members span the sawmill, pulp, paper and wood products value chain, including flagship enterprises Holmen, SCA, Stora Enso and Södra. The federation is funded primarily through recurring membership fees and operates from its headquarters at Storgatan 19, Stockholm, with a dedicated Brussels Office that engages the European Commission, Parliament and Council on the sector's behalf. SFIF's activity mix is anchored in policy advocacy (notably on EUDR, LULUCF, PPWR, ESPR and the Nature Restoration Law), regulatory intelligence for members, market and economic analysis (e.g., dedicated market analysts for pulp & paper and sawn wood sectors), communications and public affairs, and the coordination of industry research programmes including Mistra Digital Forest, BioInnovation, Trees for me and TREE transport electrification.

SFIF's product surface is the suite of representative, advisory and convening services it delivers to members and external stakeholders rather than any proprietary technology platform. It does not develop or operate commercial software products; its intellectual output consists of policy positions, statistical publications, sustainability reports, the joint industry Future Roadmap to 2040, and the "Wood Be Better" consumer campaign. Governance is exercised through a Board chaired since April 2024 by Lotta Lyrå, President and CEO of Södra, with Director General Viveka Beckeman leading the staff organisation. The federation also jointly controls Arbio AB, a shared policy and data-processing entity with adjacent employer federations, and wholly owns Swedish Wood, its sawmill-industry representation arm. Operationally, SFIF combines membership relations, communications (including a press function and event programming such as Framtidsmötet), research coordination, and EU-level public affairs.

The federation's revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed, consistent with its status as a non-profit trade association. Its go-to-market is community-led: it reaches its audience — member companies, EU and Swedish policymakers, media, researchers and the general public — through policy advocacy, press and newsroom output, publications, Brussels-based direct engagement, events and social media. Customer segments are hybrid, with the primary commercial relationship (dues-paying enterprises) layered alongside secondary stakeholder relationships with policymakers, research institutions and the public.

Name

Swedish Forest Industries Federation

Legal name

Föreningen Sveriges Skogsindustrier

Website

https://forestindustries.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna) is a Stockholm-based non-profit trade federation representing approximately 400 Swedish sawmill, pulp, paper and wood products companies. It delivers policy advocacy, regulatory intelligence, research coordination and communications to members and to EU and Swedish policymakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forest Industry Trade Association / Industry Advocacy

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Forest Certification & Chain-of-Custody Services (FSC/PEFC/SFI) (IMAMAJAJ), Forest Carbon Projects & Ecosystem Services (Carbon Credits, Biodiversity) (IMAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Forest industry representation
• Industry policy advocacy
• Sustainable forestry research
• Bioeconomy coordination
• Trade federation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: SFIF is a trade federation representing Swedish companies that refine wood into fossil-free and renewable products. Its primary financial model is funded through membership fees paid by sawmill, pulp, paper, and wood products companies operating in Sweden. Revenue is not publicly disclosed as a trade association.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna) is a trade federation representing ~400 Swedish companies that refine wood into fossil-free and renewable materials and products (sawmills, pulp, paper, and wood products manufacturers). The federation provides policy advocacy at EU and Swedish levels, regulatory intelligence (EUDR, LULUCF, PPWR, ESPR), research coordination through programs such as Mistra Digital Forest and BioInnovation, market statistics and analysis, and a unified industry voice on climate, circularity, and biodiversity.

Product overview

The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna) is a trade federation representing Swedish companies that refine wood into fossil-free and renewable materials and products. It does not offer a unified software product or platform; rather, it serves as an industry association whose member companies produce a portfolio of forest-based products. The federation's member products include Sawn Wood Products (construction timber), Paper and Cardboard (packaging materials), Electricity and Energy (district heating), Biofuels, Textile (forest-based fibers), Hygiene Products (pulp-based), and Recycling and Reuse Services. The federation also provides advocacy, research coordination, statistics, and policy influence for the Swedish forest industry rather than operating a commercial product.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Industry policy advocacy and representation Unified advocacy and regulatory representation for ~400 member companies at EU and Swedish levels, covering EUDR, LULUCF, PPWR, ESPR, the Nature Restoration Law, the EU 2040 Climate Target, and the Carbon Removal Certification Framework. Delivered through a Stockholm headquarters and a dedicated Brussels office engaging the European Commission, Parliament, and Council via consultations, joint letters, briefings, and high-level visits.
• Industry statistics and market analysis Comprehensive published statistics on Swedish forests and the forest industry covering production, exports, employment, energy, transport, circularity, and socioeconomic contribution. Includes dedicated market analysis for the pulp & paper sector and the sawmill sector delivered by in-house market analysts.
• Mistra Digital Forest research program Major coordinated research initiative on digital forestry, led as a program by SFIF staff. The program advances digitalization across Swedish forestry research and practice.
• BioInnovation research program Strategic research program co-led by SFIF staff focused on fibre-based products and biorefineries, advancing the circular bioeconomy for the Swedish forest industry.
• TREE (Transition to Efficient Electrified Forestry Transports) Coordinated research initiative under SFIF's research and innovation agenda focused on transitioning forestry transports to efficient electrified solutions.
• Trees for me research initiative Research initiative under SFIF's ongoing research portfolio contributing to the federation's broader research and innovation agenda.
• Publications, reports and Wood Be Better campaign SFIF produces reports and publications covering substitution effects, carbon sinks, biodiversity, circularity, and forest industry significance. The Wood Be Better campaign specifically promotes wood as a sustainable construction and packaging material, educating architects, builders, and the public on the benefits of forest products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swedish forests and forest products reduce climate burden by ~97 million tonnes CO2e annually — more than twice Sweden's total GHG emissions (~44 million tonnes CO2e in 2023)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/ major partner, core, major, notable and core administrative.

• IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organizations)flagship/ major partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024SFIF joined the IUFRO World Congress 2024 in Stockholm as Major Partner. This strategic collaboration enhances forest research and fosters global knowledge exchange. SFIF hosted a stand featuring member companies Holmen, SCA, Stora Enso, and Södra. The partnership highlights cross-sectoral collaboration for a sustainable future.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFIF members participate in PEFC forest certification covering Swedish productive forest land. PEFC certification covers 14.8 million hectares (approximately 63% of productive forest land) alongside FSC certification.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFIF members participate in FSC forest certification alongside PEFC. Together, PEFC and FSC certification covers approximately 14.8 million hectares of productive forest land (~63% of total). Approximately 25% of Swedish forests are protected areas.
• Nordic, Baltic and Austrian Forest Industry AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFIF joined with Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Danish, and Austrian forest industry associations in a joint letter to European decision-makers calling for realistic and enabling LULUCF climate targets that support competitiveness and the bioeconomy. Paula Lehtomäki, CEO of Finnish Forest Industries, also quoted in the joint initiative.
• Mistra Digital ForestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMistra Digital Forest is a major research initiative coordinated with SFIF. SFIF staff including Sverker Danielsson (Program Manager) and Camilla Mares (Head of Communications) lead Mistra Digital Forest activities. The initiative advances digital forestry research.
• BioInnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioInnovation is a strategic research program co-led by SFIF staff (Sverker Danielsson as Program Manager, Linda Larsson as Head of Communications). It focuses on fibre-based products and biorefineries, advancing the circular bioeconomy.
• The Knut and Alice Wallenberg FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation funds research on the future use of forests and future forestry, listed under SFIF's ongoing research initiatives. The foundation is a major Swedish research funder with significant endowment.
• Skogforsk (Forestry Research Institute of Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkogforsk is the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden, listed as a key research partner under SFIF's ongoing research initiatives. Senior researcher Rolf Björheden conducts substitution and recycling analysis cited by SFIF.
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLU is referenced in SFIF's research initiatives and cited in commentary on Swedish forest data (e.g., Jonas Fridman, forestry expert at SLU, correcting satellite data misinterpretations about Swedish forestry).
• TREE (Transition to Efficient Electrified Forestry Transports)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerTREE is a research initiative listed under SFIF's ongoing research, focusing on transitioning forestry transports to efficient electrified solutions. SFIF coordinates this initiative as part of its research and innovation agenda.
• Trees for menotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrees for me is a research initiative listed under SFIF's ongoing research portfolio, contributing to the Federation's broader research and innovation agenda.
• Arbio ABcore administrativeOthersArbio AB is a cooperative venture between SFIF (Skogsindustrierna), Gröna arbetsgivare (Swedish Federation of Green Employers), Grafiska Företagen (Swedish Graphic Industries' Federation), and TMF (Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry). It is jointly responsible for personal data processing and formulates policy on behalf of the organizations.
• Nine major Swedish water stakeholders (joint initiative)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFIF joined eight other major Swedish water stakeholders to agree on five principles for a water-resilient Europe, ahead of the European Commission's Water Strategy. Helena Sjögren, SFIF Environmental Director, represented the federation.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bioenergy Europe: Brussels-based association representing bioenergy stakeholders, including forest-based biomass producers. Overlaps with SFIF on biofuels and district heating advocacy (66% of Swedish district heating is forest-fueled) and coordinates on EU renewable energy policy.
• Norwegian Forest Industry Federation (Treindustrien): Norwegian trade federation for the wood and timber industries, representing sawmills and wood product manufacturers. Shares Nordic policy interests with SFIF and comparable structure as a national membership-funded trade body.
• Finnish Forest Industries Federation (Metsäteollisuus): Direct Nordic counterpart representing Finnish forest industry companies including Stora Enso and UPM. SFIF and Metsäteollisuus regularly coordinate on EU policy positions, including the joint Nordic-Baltic-Austrian LULUCF letter, making them the most directly comparable trade federation peer.
• CEI-Bois (European Confederation of Woodworking Industries): Brussels-based European federation representing the woodworking industries, including sawmill and timber product associations. Highly comparable to SFIF's sawmill members and aligned on construction timber and sustainable forest management advocacy at EU level.

Broad incumbents

• Confederation of European Forest Industries (CEPI): Pan-European federation headquartered in Brussels representing the broader pulp, paper, and bio-based industries across the continent. CEPI is the EU-level parent in policy advocacy where SFIF's Brussels office plugs in, sharing overlapping regulatory agenda (EUDR, PPWR, LULUCF) but at wider geographic scope.

Others

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC International): Global non-profit that promotes responsible forest management through certification. Together with PEFC, FSC underpins the sustainability claims that SFIF relies on in policy engagement; FSC is a key ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.
• PEFC International (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification): Global umbrella organization for national forest certification systems that certifies 63% of Sweden's productive forest land alongside FSC. SFIF members participate in PEFC certification, making it an enabling counterpart in the federation's sustainability and EUDR narrative.
• IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organizations): Global network of forest science collaboration that partnered with SFIF as Major Partner of the IUFRO World Congress 2024 in Stockholm. Comparable as a forestry-focused international organization, though focused on research rather than commercial trade advocacy.

Regional players

• American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA): U.S. national trade association for the forest products industry, serving as the principal lobby for American pulp, paper, and wood manufacturers. Comparable federation structure and policy advocacy role but focused on U.S. legislative and regulatory engagement.
• Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC): Canadian national trade association representing wood, pulp, and paper producers. Operates a similar advocacy and sustainability mandate to SFIF but serves North American markets; useful comparison for global forestry trade dynamics even though they do not directly compete in EU policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skogsindustrin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/skogsindustrierna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skogsindustrierna
• Instagraminstagram.com/swedishforestindustries

Compliance4 records

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Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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