The planted forest area in Brazil stood at 12.30 million hectares in 2023. Forecast data shows a steady increase: 12.62 million hectares in 2024, rising to 13.95 million hectares by 2028. Year-on-year, this represents increases of approximately 2.5% in 2024, 2.7% in 2025, 2.5% in 2026, and 2.5% in 2027. The cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is approximately 2.6% per year.

Trends to watch for include:

The impact of environmental policies and reforestation initiatives on annual planting rates.
The effect of market demand for wood products and bioenergy on forest area expansion.
The influence of climate change on forest growth and sustainability.