European wood imports per capita in 2024 reveal Luxembourg, Latvia, and Estonia as leading importers. Luxembourg has shown a steady increase of 5.74% in the previous year, while Latvia and Estonia have surged by 5.84% and 12.63%, respectively. Although Finland and Sweden have experienced slight declines, other nations like Belgium and Slovakia display notable growth. Throughout the past five years, consistency, slight declines in countries like Hungary, and steady growth in others have characterized the European wood import landscape.
Future trends to monitor include the sustainability of imports amid evolving environmental regulation and economic shifts impacting key players such as the Scandinavian countries. Adapting to these factors will shape the dynamic growth patterns in the region. Continuous investments in sustainable forestry and technologies in the wood industry might also drive a restructuring of the import dependencies across Europe.
Top countries in Wood Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 2.55 | 2023 | -2.82% | +5.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 2.47 | 2023 | +3.34% | +5.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 2 | 2023 | +8.11% | +12.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 1.91 | 2023 | +4.84% | +8.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 1.7 | 2023 | -1.28% | -0.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1.66 | 2023 | +1.35% | +0.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.4 | 2023 | +5.04% | +1.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1.29 | 2023 | +4.13% | -0.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1.2 | 2023 | +3.98% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.97 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.56% | View data |
