Trävaruexport

Trävaruexport refers to the international sale of wood-based products produced from forests, typically including sawn timber, wood panels, and engineered wood products, as well as wood packaging materials. The term is used in several Nordic and European contexts to describe the export segment of the forestry and wood-processing industry. While raw timber is included, a large share of trävaruexport comprises value-added products such as plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), glulam, oriented strand board, and finished wood products used in construction, furniture, and packaging.

In major producing countries, trävaruexport is a significant component of trade that links the forestry sector to downstream manufacturing and construction industries. Exports are directed to regional markets in Europe, Asia, and North America, with demand shaped by housing and infrastructure activity, currency movements, and trade policy. Sustainability and legality requirements, including forest management certification (FSC, PEFC) and compliance with regulations such as the EU Timber Regulation, influence sourcing and certification across supply chains.

Economic impact: The trävaruexport sector contributes to rural income, job creation, and regional development, while facing exposure to price volatility for wood products, tariffs, and transport costs. Trends include growing demand for engineered wood products in sustainable construction, increased traceability, and shifts in consumption toward higher-value finished products.