Industry Statistics and Trends
Forestry & Logging in Europe key trends
Automation reduces the need for manual labour.
Developments in precision forestry tech (like drones, mapping capabilities, fertilisation and harvesting) have substantially lowered the industry’s manual labour requirements.
Sustainable forest management grows in importance.
The sharp rise in the frequency and severity of wildfires, alongside consumer and construction preferences for sustainable products, is driving demand for sustainable forest management services.
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Forestry & Logging in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Forestry & Logging in Europe market size (2020-2025)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €176.7bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Forest fires slash logging companies’ supplies across Europe
- Wildfires, exacerbated by rising temperatures and climate change, have emerged as a major threat to European forestry and logging, resulting in the destruction of extensive tracts of commercial woodland. For example, in 2021, Italy’s southern regions, including Sicily and Sardinia, lost over 350,000 hectares of forest, while Spain experienced its second-largest burn event in 2022, losing nearly 300,000 hectares, according to the European Commission. Timber volumes shrank dramatically; however, rising wood prices (as a result of lower supplies) more than offset the effects of the fires. Still, restoration costs and insurance premiums have spiked as a result. This, along with growing demand for timber across Europe, is placing great pressure on forestry and logging companies to boost production while ensuring a sustainable source of forestry resources.
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Forestry & Logging in Europe outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Growing demand for timber will pressure logging companies
- A growing global demand for timber is putting significant pressure on logging companies. As timber becomes a vital component in the pursuit of decarbonising construction, the increased reliance on sawn and engineered wood to replace high-impact materials like concrete and steel is pushing up prices but also pressuring the availability of forestry resources for these and other markets.
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Revenue
€176.7bn
Employees
665k
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.
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Biggest companies in the Forestry & Logging in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Metsa Group | 5,953.0 | 236.0 | 4.0 | |
Stora Enso Oyj | 9,326.3 | 101.4 | 1.1 | |
Svenska Cellulosa AB | 1,752.1 | 210.3 | 12.0 |
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Forestry & Logging in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe is €176.7bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 138k businesses in the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe include?
Silviculture and Logging are part of the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe.
How competitive is the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Forestry & Logging industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes the production of roundwood for the forest-based manufacturing industries as well as the extraction and gathering of wild-growing non-wood forest products. Besides the production of timber, forestry activities result in products that undergo little processing, like roundwood (any timber product in log form). These activities can be carried out in natural or planted forests.
Related Terms
DeforestationSILVICULTUREROUNDWOODWhat's included in this industry?
SilvicultureLoggingForestry support servicesCompanies
Metsa GroupStora Enso OyjSvenska Cellulosa ABIndustry Code
02 - Forestry and logging in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Forest fires slash logging companies’ supplies across Europe
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Employees in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Business in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Profit in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Sustainable and automated processes are trending. Downstream buyers of forestry and logging products are increasingly seeking certifications in sustainability, while forest owners are automating processes to raise productivity.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2025)
- IVA (2025)
- Enterprises (2025)
- Employment (2025)
- Exports (2025)
- Imports (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The industry is fragmented, with a range of companies. The forestry and logging industry is fragmented, comprising of many small private forest owners and large state-owned and private companies.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit Margin (2025)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Metsa Group
- Countries of operation for Stora Enso Oyj
- Countries of operation for Svenska Cellulosa AB
- Countries of operation for Canfor Corporation
- Countries of operation for BSW Timber Ltd
- Countries of operation for Holmen AB
- Countries of operation for Sveaskog AB
- Countries of operation for Bayerische Staatsforsten
- Countries of operation for Segezha Group
- Countries of operation for Scottish Woodlands Ltd
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Regulations cater to individual regional demands. Europe has a vast regional variety of tree and forest types, with each region demanding specific regulations to protect biodiversity and manage forestry levels.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit can vary substantially region by region. Outbreaks of disease or bark beetle can lead to widespread tree mortality, hitting the timber supply in affected regions but presenting opportunities to sell at higher prices in other areas.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Forestry & Logging in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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