The production of wood chips and wood particles in the Netherlands has shown a fluctuating trend between 2013 and 2023. Starting from 96,000 cubic meters in 2013, the production peaked at 107,000 cubic meters in 2014, but then exhibited a declining trend until 2020. A recovery began in 2021 and continued through to 2023, where the production stood at 97,700 cubic meters. The year-on-year variation for 2023 was 4.6%, while the CAGR over the last five years stood at 4.34%.
Looking forward, forecasts indicate a promising upward trajectory, with expected production to reach 118,520 cubic meters by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR is 3.06%, representing an overall growth rate of 16.26% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in production techniques.
- Increasing demand driven by renewable energy policies.
- Potential impacts of environmental regulations and sustainable practices.
- Economic conditions affecting supply chains and production costs.
