Wood Market Trends in Europe

摘要

Europe is Canada's second-largest offshore market for wood products, after Japan. Significant changes in industry structure and markets have taken place in Europe near the last decade, many of which are related to the opening up of the countries in the former Eastern Bloc. The following drivers are playing an important role in the way Europe's forest industry and wood product markets are evolving: Investments in Eastern Europe and Russia; China's rise in furniture and wood products manufacturing; climate change and energy security concerns. This report summarizes the key trends in Europe's wood product sector and assesses resulting opportunities and challenges for Canadian and product suppliers.