The forecasted roundwood production in Saudi Arabia is as follows: 329.38 thousand cubic meters in 2024, 332.44 thousand cubic meters in 2025, 335.46 thousand cubic meters in 2026, 338.45 thousand cubic meters in 2027, and 341.41 thousand cubic meters in 2028. In 2023, the roundwood production stood at 326.35 thousand cubic meters.
Year-on-year variations: From 2024 to 2025, the production is expected to increase by 0.93%. From 2025 to 2026, the expected increase is 0.91%. From 2026 to 2027 and from 2027 to 2028, increases of 0.89% and 0.88% are projected respectively. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is approximately 0.92%.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in domestic policies affecting forestry, technological advancements in sustainable roundwood production, and shifts in global trade dynamics that could impact Saudi Arabia's production and export capacities. The steady increase suggests a cautious optimism, assuming stable economic and environmental conditions.
