The import of lumber of coniferous (softwood) wood to Norway stood at 955.65 thousand cubic meters in 2023. The forecasted data indicates a steady increase in imports: 956.47 thousand cubic meters in 2024, 957.29 in 2025, 958.09 in 2026, 958.87 in 2027, and 959.64 in 2028. This represents year-on-year percentage variations of approximately 0.09% between 2023 and 2024, 0.09% between 2024 and 2025, 0.08% between 2025 and 2026, 0.08% between 2026 and 2027, and 0.08% between 2027 and 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is predicted to be approximately 0.08%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in global supply chains and trade policies, changes in construction demands within Norway, and the impact of environmental policies and sustainable forestry practices on the import volumes of coniferous lumber.
