metsäteollisuutta

Metsäteollisuus refers to the industries that utilize wood as their primary raw material. This sector encompasses a wide range of activities, from the harvesting of timber to the production of various wood-based products. Key branches include the pulp and paper industry, the wood products industry (which manufactures items like sawn timber, plywood, and particleboard), and the growing bioenergy sector that utilizes wood for fuel.

Finland, in particular, has a deeply rooted and economically significant metsäteollisuus, owing to its extensive forest resources. The industry plays a crucial role in the Finnish economy, contributing to employment, exports, and technological development. Sustainable forestry practices are a cornerstone of the modern metsäteollisuus, ensuring the long-term availability of timber while preserving biodiversity and ecological functions.

The value chain begins with forestry, where trees are felled and transported. This raw material then feeds into processing plants. In pulp and paper mills, wood is transformed into pulp, which is subsequently used to produce paper, cardboard, and other paper products. The wood products sector processes timber into construction materials, furniture components, and engineered wood products. Innovation within the metsäteollisuus continues to expand the range of products, including bio-based chemicals and materials, further diversifying its economic impact and environmental footprint.