In 2024, Finland’s forest industries used 63 million m3 of roundwood, up 2% from 2023.

Domestic roundwood (logs + pulpwood) made up 59 million m3, while imports (roundwood, chips, sawdust) increased 15% to 4 million m3 (6% of total).

Log consumption rose 8% to 26 million m3, while pulpwood dropped 2% to 36 million m3.

Wood species share: Pine 46%, Spruce 38%, Hardwood 16%.

The wood products sector used 28 million m3 (up 7%); sawmills alone used 26 million m3.

The pulp industry consumed 35 million m3, down 1%, though the use of domestic wood chips and sawdust increased to 8 million m3.

Most pulpwood was processed by the chemical pulp industry.

Regional leaders in wood use South Karelia-13 million m3, Central Finland-6 million m3, Satakunta-5 million m3

The industry also used 9 million m3 of by-products, showing a 2% rise in secondary material use.