In 2023, Sweden led with a direct material input of 63.15 million metric tons, followed by Germany and Finland at 54.91 and 49.72, respectively. The United Kingdom saw the highest year-on-year increase of 3.1%, while Greece experienced a decrease of 2.48%. Overall, the market displayed moderate stability with minor fluctuations, reflecting broader economic conditions and forest resource management challenges.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of shifting environmental policies and climate change on wood supply.
- Technological advancements in wood processing and sustainable forestry practices.
- Potential disruptions from geopolitical tensions affecting trade and resource allocation.
- Emerging markets and their influence on European wood consumption and export dynamics.
Top countries in Direct Material Input of Wood by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 63.15 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 54.91 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 49.72 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.0021% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 34.98 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 34.29 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 28.44 | 2023 | +1.21% | +0.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 25.15 | 2023 | +2.51% | +3.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 22.97 | 2023 | +3.17% | +5.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 19.01 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 18.3 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.03% | View data |
