In 2023, Finland remains the leader in wood direct material inputs per capita among European countries, despite a slight decrease of 0.8%. Notably, Latvia and Luxembourg have experienced significant growth at 5.89% and 6.52%, respectively. Estonia and Belgium also show robust increases. Conversely, Serbia, Hungary, and Spain faced considerable declines, indicating variability in wood input trends across Europe.
Looking forward, key trends to watch include continued growth in Northern and Eastern European countries, driven by their thriving timber industries, alongside potential policy impacts on sustainability and forest management, particularly in countries showing declining trends or facing environmental advocacy for reduced deforestation.
Top countries in Wood Direct Material Inputs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 8.66 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 8.05 | 2023 | +2.63% | +5.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 7.17 | 2023 | 0% | +2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 5.82 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Luxembourg | 3.81 | 2023 | +1.68% | +6.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3.17 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 2.83 | 2023 | +2.65% | +1.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.14 | 2023 | +3.88% | +0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.1 | 2023 | +4.28% | +7.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.04 | 2023 | +2.15% | +3.86% | View data |
