Why is logging decreasing in Sweden despite growing demand?
Logging in Sweden continued its decline in 2024, following a significant drop the previous year, according to recent statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. This decrease comes despite a concurrent rise in demand from the country's forest industry, creating a notable imbalance in the market. "Forest logging in Sweden decreased by two percent in 2024, in a situation where demand from the industry rather increased slightly," stated Christian Nielsen, market analyst for wood products at Swedish Forest Agency, in a recent interview. "Even though the appetite for wood raw material is significantly lower now than during the pandemic ...
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