UNECE “Forest Tracks” Publication Highlights Market Trends and Policy Developments Across the Forest Sector

The latest edition of Forest Tracks: Country-Level Market Insights 2025/2026, published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), provides a comprehensive overview of current forest sector developments and market trends across Europe and beyond. The publication compiles national reports submitted to the 83rd session of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry and offers valuable insights into both policy developments and near-term market outlooks.

The report covers a broad range of countries, including Austria, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, among others. It analyses developments in wood raw materials, sawn wood, wood-based panels, pulp and paper, wood energy, certified forest products, and housing and construction markets, with a particular focus on wood construction and the transition toward a circular bioeconomy.

Several recurring themes emerge across the country reports. Market uncertainty linked to inflation, interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and trade disruptions continues to affect forest industries and wood product demand. At the same time, many countries report growing political and industrial interest in renewable materials, climate-neutral construction, and bio-based solutions as part of broader decarbonisation strategies.

The publication also highlights the increasing importance of sustainable forest management, resilient supply chains, and innovation in forest-based industries. Wood construction, renewable energy policies, and the role of forests in climate mitigation remain central topics throughout the report.

The publication is available here: UNECE Forest Tracks: Country-Level Market Insights 2025/2026