Finnish Forest Industries

Wood-based products

Wood-based products are changing global consumption habits

‍Products made from wood can replace anincreasing number of products made from non-renewable resources, whilepromoting a bio-based circular economy and its potential to reduce theenvironmental impact of our consumption habits.

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Characteristic of RDI activities in the forest industry

Did you know that the majority of forest industry companies engage in innovation activities? Investments in innovation are also on

12.08.2026

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The impact of tariffs on the forest industry

The impact of tariffs on the forest industry International trade is undergoing upheaval due to geopolitical forces. The wave triggered

24.07.2026

Interior designer’s go-to material

Wood has always been a good choice as a material for the manufacture of furniture and interior decoration items.

Relying packaging in a daily life

Wood-based packaging replaces solutions made from non-renewable natural resources.

Wearing wood delights the user

Wood provides a more environmentally friendly alternative to textiles made from fossil-based raw materials.

Paper has its place

Not everything can be digitalised. Different types of papers are necessary in our daily lives for many reasons.

Building long-lasting carbon storages

Wood can act as a carbon stock in products and buildings even for centuries.

Wonders from wood chemistry

Different chemical substances can be processed from wood to meet the needs of society.

Woody power and movement

Wood can make us go a long way. Renewable natural resources help us move and produce energy.

Wood in the mouth and on the skin

Many of us use wood-based foods and cosmetics on a daily basis.

Health and well-being from wood

Wood is used to produce biomedical products to support health and well-being.

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12.08.2026

Characteristic of RDI activities in the forest industry

Did you know that the majority of forest industry companies engage in innovation activities? Investments in innovation are also on

Articles

24.07.2026

The impact of tariffs on the forest industry

The impact of tariffs on the forest industry International trade is undergoing upheaval due to geopolitical forces. The wave triggered

News

17.07.2026

EU ETS Reform Must Deliver for Clean Industry and European Competitiveness

The Finnish Forest Industries Federation welcomes the proposed revision of the EU ETS Directive, which strengthens industrial competitiveness, addresses carbon

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25.06.2026

Forest industries call for realistic and enabling EU LULUCF climate target

In a joint letter to the European decision-makers, the Nordic, Baltic and Austrian forest industries call for a realistic and

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18.06.2026

Safety culture strengthens in the forest industry

The number of workplace accidents and sickness absences in the forest industry has stabilised at a lower level than in

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08.06.2026

Quarterly Exports of the Forest Industry

The majority of forest industry production is exported, and its share of Finland’s goods exports has averaged 19% since 2016.

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Finland leads the way in sustainable forest industry.

We contribute to improving the competitiveness of the forest industry operating in Finland, both in industrial policy and in working life matters.

Finnish Forest Industries

About us

The forest industry is the success industry of the future, Finland is the country that leads the way in the sector, and the Finnish Forest Industries Federation the advocacy organization for forest industry companies in Finland.