Figures from the Norwegian Agriculture Agency show that Norway's forest owners sold 11.97 million cubic meters of timber for industrial purposes in 2024. The gross value of the timber exceeded 8 billion NOK (€688 million), marking a 33% increase from 2023. This record-breaking harvest volume surpasses the previous record year of 2022 by 336,000 cubic meters. “The record-high harvest in 2024 is due to strong demand for timber, high timber prices, and favorable operating conditions during the winter,” said Trond Svanøe-Hafstad, section manager at the Norwegian Agriculture Agency. The gross ...