European Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from All Environmental Taxes in Forestry and Logging Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)

The European environmentally related tax revenue from all environmental taxes in the forestry and logging sector shows significant variations across countries. Lithuania leads with the highest revenue followed closely by France and Latvia. Notably, Latvia saw a substantial 4.31% increase, while Estonia experienced the highest growth at 7.43%. Among the countries recording decreases, Slovakia faced the steepest decline at -12.41%, and Finland also reported a decrease of -2.8%. Over the last five years, the average annual growth rate varied inversely across the region, reflecting divergent national policies and environmental priorities.

Future trends to watch include the potential impact of a tightening regulatory framework on environmental tax revenue, especially considering the European Green Deal and growing emphasis on sustainable forestry practices. Countries with declining revenues may need to reassess their approaches to balance environmental objectives with economic incentives. In contrast, those experiencing growth should continue leveraging technological advancements and policy alignment for sustainable resource management.

• Lithuania, France, and Latvia with top revenues.
• Estonia shows highest growth.
• Slovakia faces steepest decline.