The entire Poland wood industry is in crisis; massive layoffs and wood prices among the highest in the EU

18 thousand reduced positions within a year and a half, another 5,000 expected. in 2024 alone, a decrease in the value of production by 6%, a decrease in the value of exports by 3%, announced restrictions in obtaining raw materials at the level of 20%, wood prices in Poland are the highest in Europe. The Polish wood sector has been in crisis for years. In September 2021, by decision of the Director of the State Forests, the rules for selling wood in Poland changed. The document was created unannounced, without consultation with the industry, and influenced over 350 ...