The non-coniferous pulpwood, round and split production in Switzerland was recorded at 163.12 thousand cubic meters in 2023. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent upward trend. The value for 2024 is projected to be 166.28 thousand cubic meters, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.9%. For 2025, the expected production reaches 168.51 thousand cubic meters, marking a 1.3% growth from the previous year. Similar trends continue with 170.73 thousand cubic meters in 2026 (up 1.3%), 172.92 thousand cubic meters in 2027 (up 1.3%), and finally 175.08 thousand cubic meters in 2028 (up 1.2%). The CAGR for the forecast period is approximately 1.2% per year.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of environmental policies on wood exploitation and pulpwood production.
- Technological advancements in forestry management that may influence productivity.
- Market demand fluctuations driven by changes in the pulp and paper industry.
- Impact of climate change on the growth rates of non-coniferous trees.