Forestry and Logging Market Report 2026

The forestry and logging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.05 trillion in 2025 to $1.13 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial timber harvesting, growth of paper and wood product industries, long-standing logging practices, rise in land clearing activities, early adoption of forest nurseries.

The forestry and logging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.55 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable forest management, increasing need for climate-resilient forestry, growing investments in reforestation programs, expansion of eco-friendly construction materials, rising interest in non-timber forest products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of selective logging to balance production and conservation, rising demand for certified sustainable timber, expansion of reforestation and forest restoration programs, growing cultivation of non-timber forest products, higher emphasis on forest conservation to support biodiversity.

The rising use of wood as a building material is expected to drive the growth of the forestry and logging market in the coming years. Wood use as a building material refers to employing timber, engineered wood, or other wood-based products for constructing structural and non-structural components of buildings, including frames, panels, and floors. The use of wood in construction is increasing due to growing sustainability concerns and timber’s lower carbon footprint compared to concrete and steel, encouraging builders to select wood for new construction projects. Wood use as a building material supports the forestry and logging sector by generating higher demand for harvested timber, which in turn stimulates logging operations, timber processing, and sustainable forest management to meet the needs of the expanding construction and engineered wood markets. For example, in August 2024, the National Association of Home Builders, a US-based trade association, reported that wood framing remains the dominant construction method for single-family homes in the U.S. In 2023, 93% of newly completed homes used wood framing, 7% were built with concrete, and less than 0.5% used steel framing. Consequently, the growing use of wood as a building material is driving the forestry and logging market.

Major companies in the forestry and logging market are concentrating on the development of new technologies, such as Log Inventory and Management Systems (LIMS), to deliver reliable services to customers. Log Inventory and Management Systems (LIMS) are designed for the forestry and logging industry to enhance productivity and sustainability, providing operational visibility for mills managing raw materials sourced from forests. In July 2023, Trimble Inc., a US-based utilities and technology company, introduced the Log Inventory and Management System (LIMS), a new cloud-based version of enterprise software catering to integrated forest product companies, forest managers, conservation organizations, government departments, finished product manufacturers, and paper mills. This system enables small- and medium-sized forest product companies to achieve enhanced productivity.

In March 2023, Paper Excellence Group, a Canada-based manufacturing company, acquired Resolute Forest Products Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Paper Excellence Group intends to expand its presence in the North American forest products sector, enhance its manufacturing capacity, and diversify its product portfolio across the pulp, paper, and wood products markets. Resolute Forest Products Inc. is a Canada-based pulp and paper company specializing in forestry and logging.

Major companies operating in the forestry and logging market are Weyerhaeuser Company, China Forestry Group Corporation, Rayonier Inc., PotlatchDeltic Corporation, Forestry Corporation of NSW, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Jilin Forest Industry Co., Ltd., Tilhill Forestry, Pope Resources, A Delaware Limited Partnership, CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc., HVP Plantations, China Longjiang Forest Industry, China Inner Mongolia Forestry Industry Group, Greater Khingan Mountains Forestry Group, China Jilin Forestry Industry Group Co., Ltd., Singla Timbers, Metsähallitus Forestry Ltd, ATA Timber, Bergs Timber AB, Scottish Woodlands Ltd, Holmen Timber, BSW Timber, Titan group, Timberwood, Russia Forest Products, LST a.s., Wotan Forest, a.s., UNILES Inc., Segezha Group, SORT-1, LLC, KPPD-Szczecinek SA, Sawmill Radom, Ilim Timber LLC, Hancock Timber Resource Group, RSH Forest Products, Sierra Pacific, Benevides Madeiras, Merensky, Safcol, Miro Forestry and Timber Products, United Forest Products, Chukifywood, Firstcut International, Royal Castle Trading Enterprises, Chrischeriss Global Services Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the forestry and logging market by increasing the cost of imported timber, machinery, and forestry equipment, thereby raising operational expenses for logging and timber tract operations. Segments such as logging machinery, timber processing equipment, and forest nursery inputs are most affected, particularly in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific that rely on cross-border trade. Despite these pressures, tariffs can encourage domestic wood production, promote local equipment manufacturing, and drive investment in sustainable forest management practices to strengthen regional supply chains.

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Forestry and logging encompass the overall management and cultivation of forested regions for multiple objectives, including conservation, timber production, and maintaining ecosystem health. Logging, in particular, pertains to the act of felling trees, processing them, and transporting the resulting wood products. Practices such as selective logging and clear-cutting are utilized to reconcile economic demands with environmental sustainability.

The primary categories within forestry and logging include logging itself, timber tract operations, forest nurseries, and the collection of forest products. Logging specifically denotes the harvesting of trees, the cutting of suitable lengths, and the transportation of the logs to a sawmill. The offerings in this domain encompass hardware, software, and services utilized across various applications such as construction, industrial goods, and others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the forestry and logging market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the forestry and logging market. The regions covered in the forestry and logging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the forestry and logging market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The forestry and logging market consists of revenues earned by entities that produce or harvest forestry products and logs and are involved in growing, cutting and transporting timber, operations of the timber tract, growing trees for reforestation and collecting forest products such as gums, barks and fibers. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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