Wood in the rough market in Luxembourg, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Luxembourg wood market volume declined from 430.5 thousand tonnes to 341.5 thousand tonnes, a drop of 20%. This contraction coincided with a fall in domestic production, which decreased from 291.1 thousand tonnes to 227.3 thousand tonnes over the same period. The primary driver for the production decline was bark beetle infestations in spruce forests, exacerbated by dry summer weather in 2019, leading to the harvesting of damaged trees and a gradual phasing out of spruce in Luxembourg's forestry.

After 2020, the market recovered, reaching 448.4 thousand tonnes in 2021 and continuing to grow to 618.3 thousand tonnes in 2023. This growth was largely driven by a surge in imports, which rose from 365.5 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 707.0 thousand tonnes in 2023. In 2023, a new grand-ducal regulation concerning the sale of wood from public forests came into force, altering market access conditions for public timber. Simultaneously, coniferous wood lots were auctioned at lower-than-expected prices, indicating shifts in local demand dynamics.

In 2024 and 2025, the wood construction sector in Luxembourg emphasized innovation and energy efficiency, with renovation becoming a strong segment. Internationally, the U.S. introduction of tariffs on softwood imports in 2025 and the EU's delay of deforestation regulation could impact trade flows and the regulatory environment for Luxembourg's wood market.

Production wood in the rough in Luxembourg

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2018-2021

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2018-2021

Luxembourg's wood in the rough production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 182.9 K t of wood in the rough, which represents a 19.5% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Luxembourg's wood in the rough production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 18 017 K $ US, down by 19.4% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 37.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports wood in the rough from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, K t

Wood in the rough exports from Luxembourg increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the export volume reached 270.0 K t, marking a 7.4% year-on-year uptick. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 240.0 K t, which saw the largest decline of 22.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium and Germany were the core markets for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 95.6% of total flows. Other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Luxembourg's wood in the rough exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 26 596 K $ US, showing a 7.6% uptick from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 23 425 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 24.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Belgium and Germany remained the principal destinations for exports in value terms, jointly taking 91.6% of total flows. Other partners each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021

Imports wood in the rough to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, wood in the rough imports to Luxembourg increased. In 2021, imports came to 535.5 K t, up by 46.5% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 19.2%, equating to a 6.0% annualized rate. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 365.5 K t, which saw the largest decline of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, two countries—France and Germany—concentrated most of the imports in kind of wood in the rough to Luxembourg, while other markets were less important individually.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, wood in the rough imports to Luxembourg increased. In 2021, Luxembourg imported wood in the rough valued at 46 600 K $ US, amounting to a steep advance of 46.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 33 800 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over 2018 to 2021, France and Germany together captured 82.6% of total imports in value terms, with the rest of the flows spread thinly across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021