In 2023, the European production of wood products, excluding furniture, was led by Germany with a value of 25.19 billion Euros, followed by Italy and France. Germany displayed a slight growth of 0.57% year-on-year. Italy experienced a decline of 1.91%, while France saw a modest increase of 0.87%. Austria's production grew by 1.56%, while Spain's decreased by 0.7%. Among smaller markets, Slovakia and Estonia posted the highest growth, with 2.71% and 3.47%, respectively. Conversely, Greece faced a significant decline of 13.91%.
Looking ahead, the European wood product industry is expected to see varied trends, including increased focus on sustainable and eco-friendly products and digitalization in production and logistics. Countries like Estonia could continue to outperform due to technological integration, while others may focus on renewable resources to align with climate goals.
Top countries in Production of Wood Products (Except Furniture) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25,190 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13,500 | 2023 | -1.47% | -1.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11,500 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 10,100 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7,060 | 2023 | +0.071% | -0.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 7,050 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4,000 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3,640 | 2023 | +1.93% | +1.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 2,830 | 2023 | +3.36% | +3.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,650 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.71% | View data |
