wood industry

Serbia’s Forestry and Wood Industry Faces Key Challenges

The forestry and wood-based sectors in Serbia, which encompass logging, primary wood processing, furniture manufacturing, and paper production, are currently experiencing significant operational challenges. According to the fourth quarter 2025 bulletin from the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS), these industries play a crucial role in the country's industrial framework and export landscape, despite their relatively modest contribution to the national GDP. The sector remains fragmented and is predominantly made up of small and medium-sized enterprises. With thousands of companies engaged…