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Veneer log purchasing
Put your birch in safe hands!
Trust a stable and sustainable partner with extensive experience who will turn your birch veneer logs into high value-added Latvian export products.
Benefits of cooperating with us
Your trees will be in safe and responsible hands, creating high-value products and increasing the overall well-being of our country.
We buy all year round and consider all offers
We carry out forestry work responsibly and with care
Verified cargo data is available at the Koksnes Plūsma data centre
Quality measurements are carried out by an independent, accredited organisation
Fast and guaranteed payment
We manage our properties sustainably and in accordance with legislation
Log yards
Log yard Bolderāja
Lignuma iela 2A, Rīga, LV-1016
Log yard Kuldīga
Working days: 08:00 – 17:00
Ganību iela 12, Kuldīga, LV-3301
Log yard Verems RSEZ SIA
Working days: 08:00 – 16:30
Lejas Ančupāni, Vērēmu pagasts, Rēzeknes novads, LV-4604
Salacgriva port
Weekdays: 8:00–12:00 un 13:00–21:00
Jūras iela 18, Salacgrīva, LV-4033
Skulte port
Working days: 08:00 – 20:00
Upes iela 41, Zvejniekciems, Saulkrastu pag., Saulkrastu nov., LV-2161
Mērsrags port
Weekdays: 8:00–12:00 un 12:30–17:00
Lielā iela 62, Mērsrags, LV-3284 (iebraukšana no Meža ielas)
OÜ "Kohila Vineer" log procurement
Jõe tn. 21, Kohila, 79808 Raplamaa, Estonia
Riga Wood Finland OY "Sastamala" log procurement
Asemakatu 38-40, FI-38210, Sastamala, Finland Y-tunnus 1877118-8
UAB "Likmere" log procurement
Kauno 122, Ukmerģe, Lietuva, LT-20115
Latvijas Finieris log procurement
Working days: 08:00 – 16:30
Lignuma iela 2, Rīga, LV-1016
Log yards
Veneer log purchasing prices
The specified prices are informative and differ in each of the log yards.
Price diameter groups are created on the basis of peeling diameter, depending on the sweep.
Log yards
Note: Veneer block purchases in specific woodlots require pre-existing contracts.
Veneer logs, B grade
Updated on 15.01.2024
Veneer logs, E grade
Updated on 15.01.2024
Veneer logs, C grade
Updated on 15.01.2024
Lower-grade logs
Updated on 15.01.2024
Technical requirements
Volume is calculated with the automatic sorting line according to LVS 82:2020.
Nominal length:
↔ 2,70m (full log length from 2,74m)
Maximum veneer log Ø at the butt-end:
∅ 60cm
Price premium for certified veneer logs (PEFC 100% certified):
+ €1.50 /m3
Veneer logs, B grade
Updated on 22.01.2024
Veneer logs, E grade
Updated on 22.01.2024
Veneer logs, C grade
Updated on 22.01.2024
Lower-grade logs
Technical requirements
Volume is calculated with the automatic sorting line according to LVS 82:2020.
Nominal length:
↔ 2,70m (full log length from 2,74m to 3,20m)
↔ 4,80m (full log length from 4,83m to 5,24m).
Recommended minimum veneer log Ø at the butt-end under the bark:
∅ 18cm
∅ 18cm
Maximum veneer log Ø at the butt-end:
∅ 60cm
∅ 60cm
Price premium for certified veneer logs (PEFC 100% certified):
+ €1.50 /m3
+ €1.50 /m3
Veneer logs, B grade
Bērza 3m papīrmalka Koklaukumā “Kuldīga” no 2022. gada 22. decembra NETIEK IEPIRKTA.
Updated on 15.01.2024
Veneer logs, E grade
Veneer logs, C grade
Lower-grade logs
Birch pulpwood (sorted, delivered separately)
In logyard “Kuldīga” birch 3m pulpwood will NOT be purchased from December 22, 2022.
Technical requirements
Volume of birch veneer logs is calculated with the automatic sorting line according to LVS 82:2020.
Volume of pulpwood is measured by SIA “VMF Latvia” using group measurement with photo processing technology (Photo WEB), according to LVS 82:2020.
Accepting the Cargo
Latvijas Finieris has the right not to accept the supplied cargo and to return it to the seller if more than 10 % of the cargo does not meet the veneer log quality requirements and/or does not comply with the specifications.
Before delivering the logs, please familiarize yourself with the Information on veneer log suppliers.
Veneer logs
Pulpwood
Nominal length:
↔ 2,70m (full log length from 2,74m)
↔ 3,00m (full log length from 3,00m to 3,30m)
Maximum veneer log Ø at the butt-end:
∅ 60cm
∅ 60cm
Price premium for certified veneer logs (PEFC 100% certified):
+ €1.50 /m3
N/A
Veneer logs, B grade
“Latvijas Finieris” ir tiesības nepieņemt piegādāto kravu un nosūtīt to atpakaļ pārdevējam, ja tajā ir vairāk nekā 10% finierkluču kvalitātes prasībām un/vai specifikācijai neatbilstošu sortimentu.
Updated on 15.09.2023
Technical requirements
The volume of veneer logs is measured by the “Latvijas Koksnes kvalitātes ekspertu savienība” with the measuring method of the pile meter and the volume coefficient (LVS 82:2020).
Nominal length:
↔ 2,70m (full log length from 2,74m)
↔ 3,00m (full log length from 3,04m).
Recommended minimum veneer log Ø at the butt-end under the bark:
∅ 16cm
∅ 16cm
Maximum veneer log Ø at the butt-end:
∅ 60cm
∅ 60cm
Veneer logs, B grade
“Latvijas Finieris” ir tiesības nepieņemt piegādāto kravu un nosūtīt to atpakaļ pārdevējam, ja tajā ir vairāk nekā 10% finierkluču kvalitātes prasībām un/vai specifikācijai neatbilstošu sortimentu.
Updated on 15.09.2023
Technical requirements
The volume of veneer logs is measured by the “Latvijas Koksnes kvalitātes ekspertu savienība” with the measuring method of the pile meter and the volume coefficient (LVS 82:2020).
Nominal length:
↔ 2,70m (pilns baļķa garums no 2,74m)
↔ 3,00m (full log length from 3,04m).
Recommended minimum veneer log Ø at the butt-end under the bark:
∅ 16cm
∅ 16cm
Maximum veneer log Ø at the butt-end:
∅ 60cm
∅ 60cm
Veneer logs, B grade
“Latvijas Finieris” ir tiesības nepieņemt piegādāto kravu un nosūtīt to atpakaļ pārdevējam, ja tajā ir vairāk nekā 10% finierkluču kvalitātes prasībām un/vai specifikācijai neatbilstošu sortimentu.
Updated on 15.09.2023
Technical requirements
The volume of veneer logs is measured by the “Latvijas Koksnes kvalitātes ekspertu savienība” with the measuring method of the pile meter and the volume coefficient (LVS 82:2020).
Nominal length:
↔ 2,70m (pilns baļķa garums no 2,74m)
↔ 3,00m (full log length from 3,04m).
Recommended minimum veneer log Ø at the butt-end under the bark:
∅ 16cm
∅ 16cm
Maximum veneer log Ø at the butt-end:
∅ 60cm
∅ 60cm
Veneer logs
All the information regarding veneer log purchase procedures and prices in Lithuania may be found on the website of Latvijas Finieris factory Likmere.
Veneer logs
All the information regarding veneer log purchase procedures and prices in Estonia may be found on the website of Latvijas Finieris factory Kohila Vineer.
Veneer logs
All the information regarding veneer log purchase procedures and prices in Finland may be found on the website of Latvijas Finieris factory Sastamala.
Support for the fight for freedom of the Ukrainian people
For every m³ of veneer logs we buy that we can process into valuable export products, we direct 5 euros to a donation to the ukrainian people. It is your opportunity to strengthen Latvia’s economy and our common opportunity to help the Ukrainian people in the fight for the values, security and peace of the whole European and Western world.
Convenient and fast cooperation
We offer professional support in the preparation of the necessary documentation.
1
Evaluation of the offer
We will contact you, take your considerations into account, and suggest the best way to work together. Copies of property, felling, and timber valuation documents will be required.
2
Inspection of properties and felling areas
Our specialist will inspect the woodland, giving a consultation on further actions if necessary.
3
Drawing up a contract
If necessary, we will enter into a contract for the purchase of property, felling, and veneer logs.
4
Purchase of veneer logs
If you choose to sell veneer logs in the forest by the road, we will organise transportation. You will receive SIA VMF LATVIA verified data on the measurements using the photo method within two hours (on weekdays) after loading. If you choose to deliver veneer logs to one of the Latvijas Finieris log yards, we will provide the necessary information about working hours and delivery options.
5
Document preparation
After receiving the invoice or filling out the consignment note/invoice, we will immediately submit it for payment. You will receive the payment within 10 working days unless we agree otherwise.
6
Surcharge for contract fulfilment
If you enter a veneer log supply contract for at least one calendar quarter and deliver the promised volume, then at the end of the quarter we will calculate the amount of the surcharge and send a reconciliation act. Payment will be made upon the receipt of your invoice.
Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact us
Office address
Bauskas iela 59, Rīga, LV-1004
Working hours
Mon – Fri 08:00 – 16:30
Contact our forestry experts
Felling sites in Kurzeme
Jānis Kupcs
+371 29 497 850
janis.kupcs@finieris.lv
Felling sites in Latgale
Jānis Vuguls
+371 29 184 709
janis.vuguls@finieris.lv
Felling sites elsewhere in Latvia and veneer log purchasing
Uvis Dūdiņš
+371 26 164 638
uvis.dudins@finieris.lv
or
Artis Podnieks
+371 26 476 161
artis.podnieks@finieris.lv
Forest properties
Agris Meilerts
+371 28 600 122
agris.meilerts@finieris.lv
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