Debate over timber supply intensifies in Poland as industry warns of production risks

A debate over timber supply is intensifying in Poland, where the country’s vast wood-processing sector warns that restrictions on raw material could begin to affect production across the industry. The concern centers on a potential reduction in timber entering the market. Poland’s annual wood supply has in recent years stood at around 40 million cubic meters, but plans discussed for 2026 could reduce that volume by roughly 3 million cubic meters. For an industry built on steady flows of raw material, even a relatively modest change in supply can have far-reaching consequences. Pellet ...