Wood market analysis and monitoring
We offer comprehensive analyses and monitoring of the wood and furniture sector — from diagnosing and forecasting the market for raw materials, wood products (and other bio-based materials), balancing the supply and demand of wood raw materials, wood materials, and final products, through foreign trade opportunities, to assessing the competitiveness and innovation of the wood sector. Thanks to our studies, you will understand the market, identify opportunities and threats to development, take optimal operational measures, and develop effective development strategies.
What does monitoring the timber market involve?
Monitoring of the timber market involves systematic observation of the domestic market for timber and timber products in the context of the economy as a whole, collection and analysis of information on the timber market, availability of raw materials, materials, and wood products, analyzing trends in the furniture and wood industry in connection with the anticipated trends in the development of international markets, including Poland’s main trading partners. This allows you to track changes in supply and demand, identify emerging opportunities for development, and respond more quickly to threats.
Why is timber market analysis worthwhile?
Useful data and trends
You gain access to detailed analyses of the timber market at home and abroad (production, import, and export of timber, timber materials, and timber products), analyses of the economic situation of the timber sector and industries, and analyses of the development prospects of the sector and timber companies in the face of new challenges.
Responding efficiently to organizational and legal changes in the economy, changes in requirements for bio-based raw materials
We monitor the Polish economy, geopolitical changes in Europe and worldwide, changes in environmental requirements for wood and wood products, and show how to prepare for these changes. We recommend/indicate courses of action to enable the wood sector and wood companies to adapt to anticipated changes in the immediate and wider environment.
Risk-resistant strategies
Foresight and economic analyses enable the creation of scenarios for the development of the wood sector and industries, wood companies, and wood product markets — minimizing risk, stimulating innovation and competitiveness, and promoting expansion into new markets.
Monitoring of the wood sector with Łukasiewicz - PIT
Reliable market data
Access to verified analyses and statistics that allow you to make decisions based on facts, not guesswork.
Forecasts and development scenarios
We prepare realistic forecasts and market foresight, helping you build strategies that are resilient to change.
Expert scientific knowledge
You benefit from the experience of our research team and modern methods of technology analysis and evaluation.
Support in business decisions
We provide reports and recommendations that facilitate the selection of the best direction for development and minimize risk.
Our offer - wood market diagnostics
Monitoring of wood raw materials and market trends
We assess the current situation on the market for wood and other bio-raw materials, as well as market trends.
we analyze the economic and financial situation of the wood sector and industries, the importance of wood raw materials and other bio-based raw materials in the economy (especially in construction), we deal with wood raw materials from various sources and in various forms, as well as issues related to the certification of wood and wood products (FSC, PEFC, EMAS, ISO),
we analyze the environmental advantages of wood and wood products, we assess the impact of substituting wood with non-wood equivalents on the wood market,
we analyze aspects of the “green” economy in the forestry and wood sector (waste management, eco-products, carbon accumulation, sustainable management of wood raw material resources, environmental friendliness of products and production processes).
Analysis of regulations governing the timber market and other bio-based raw materials
- we assess the impact of geopolitical changes (sanctions, moratoriums), changes in national and EU regulations concerning the timber market and timber products (e.g., increased protection of forests that are valuable in terms of nature and important to society, forest restructuring, greenhouse gas emission restrictions, environmental regulations),
- We prepare analyses of the impact of climate change on the forestry and timber sector and the timber market.
Statistics on the timber market and timber products
- We create information about the timber market and timber products, cooperating in this area with national and international institutions (e.g., the Central Statistical Office, as part of the global information system on the forestry and timber sector with the UNECE Committee on Forestry and the Timber Industry and Eurostat).
- we create reliable and credible analyses on which you can base your actions.
Forecasts for the development of the timber sector and the market for timber and other bio-raw materials
- We forecast the development of the market for timber and timber products, including in the areas of: timber mobilization, wood biomass (from various sources and in various forms), wood substitution, labor resources,
- using foresight, we determine the prospects for the development of the forestry and wood sector, its industries, and the wood market in the context of ongoing changes in their environment.
Monitoring changes in consumer behavior and new consumption trends in the area of wood and wood products
- We assess the scale and intensity of social phenomena,
- we conduct research into changes in the behavior of consumers of wood and wood products.
Calculating carbon footprint as part of life cycle analysis
- We integrate accurate carbon footprint calculations as part of a comprehensive LCA assessment.
How we work: step-by-step process
Brief and scope – we define the topic (raw materials, macroeconomics, exports, regulations).
Data collection – raw material consumption, energy consumption, transportation, usage, recycling.
Trend and risk analysis – taking into account changes in supply, policies, certification, and demand.
Forecasts and scenarios – developed based on data and foresight.
Recommendations – preparation of strategies, financial analyses, decision-making support.
Report and workshop – documentation, presentation of results, further consulting.
We are your research partner
A research institute with a practical approach
We combine scientific knowledge with business implementations, and each of our analyses is tailor-made and takes into account the specific nature of the challenge at hand
A team of experienced experts
Numerous projects for the most demanding customers
In accordance with standards
We work in accordance with ISO 14040/44, ISO 14025, EN 15804, GHG Protocol
FAQ: strategic analyses in forestry - check out the most frequently asked questions
Why are timber prices rising and how does this affect production?
Sanctions, moratoriums, and restrictions on imports from Belarus and Russia are changing the availability and cost of raw materials.
How much firewood does Poland use annually?
Approximately 4.4 million m³, part of which goes to the energy sector and households.
What are the effects of the moratorium on the timber industry?
Decline in raw material supply (e.g., oak –16%, pine –64,771 m³), difficulties for sawmills.
What are the benefits of commissioning a research institute to conduct a timber market analysis?
Cooperation with a research institute means access to independent and objective expert opinions based on national and international data. Companies receive not only a report with a current diagnosis of the situation, but also forecasts, development scenarios, and practical recommendations for business strategies.
What does the timber market analysis process look like?
The process involves several stages: defining the purpose of the study, collecting market and statistical data, analyzing trends, and comparing them with the competitive and regulatory environment. The final result is a report containing conclusions and recommendations that support investment and strategic decision-making.
What is the difference between short-term and long-term market analysis?
Short-term analyses focus on current trends and market conditions, such as timber prices or raw material availability in a given season. Long-term analyses include forecasts and development scenarios for several years or more, taking into account technological changes, climate policy, and consumer trends.
Does monitoring of the timber market also cover ESG and circular economy issues?
Yes – our analyses increasingly take into account environmental and social aspects such as the circular economy, raw material certification, carbon footprint, and sustainable forest management. This is important because regulatory requirements and customer expectations are moving in this direction.
Free consultation with an expert from Łukasiewicz – PIT
Gabriela Bidzińska. Expert on economic and organizational aspects of development strategies for the forestry and wood sector, transformation towards a sustainable economy and circular economy. She has been associated with Łukasiewicz – PIT (formerly the Wood Technology Institute) since 1975. As the chief specialist in strategic analysis, she is responsible for timber market analysis, diagnosis, and forecasting, including the identification of development trends using foresight. She is an expert in industry statistics in the field of forestry and woodworking at the national and international level, monitors the timber market in accordance with the standards of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry, and is a member of the Team of Specialists on Forest Products and Wood Energy Statistics. She has experience in implementing national and international research projects. Author and co-author of scientific publications and industry reports (including Wooden Construction as a Stimulator of Housing Development in Poland, Environmental Advantages of Wood Products). Graduate of the University of Economics in Poznań, Faculty of Production Economics.
Our expert:
Gabriela Bidzińska
Phone: +48 693 091 319
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznań Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Economy, Research Group for Chemical Technology and Environmental Protection, 1 Winiarska Street, 60-654 Poznań, Poland
