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Agriculture and forestry services encompass the management of agricultural and forest systems, involving structures, land, or buildings for the purchase and sale of commodities and services essential to support operations in these sectors. These services are integral for activities such as crop management, forest management, land conservation, and carbon sequestration.
The main types of agriculture and forestry services include timber production, wood technology, forestry economics and marketing, and others. Timber production involves the entire process of growing, harvesting, processing, and distributing wood from trees. Techniques such as sawmilling, planning, and drying are employed in this process. Agriculture and forestry services can be classified based on nature, such as organic and conventional, and these services find applications in the construction and industrial goods sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the agriculture and forestry services market by raising costs for imported machinery, timber products, and processing equipment, creating price fluctuations and slowing down cross-border forestry operations. Regions heavily involved in timber trade such as North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe experience heightened impacts, particularly in segments like timber production, wood technology, and forest management services. Nevertheless, tariffs can also stimulate domestic processing industries, encourage local sourcing of timber, and support regional reforestation and conservation initiatives that strengthen long-term sector resilience.
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The agriculture and forestry services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $378 billion in 2025 to $404.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial logging activities, rising demand for construction timber, expansion of forest management programs, increasing adoption of reforestation initiatives, development of rural forestry services.
The agriculture and forestry services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $532.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift toward sustainable forestry practices, growing importance of carbon credit markets, increasing investment in wood technology innovation, rising demand for forest conservation services, expansion of climate-focused land management. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of sustainable forestry and land conservation practices, increasing focus on carbon sequestration and climate-resilient forestry, expansion of timber certification and traceability programs, growth in demand for high-value wood products and processing services, increasing use of professional forestry management and advisory services.
The increasing environmental concerns are anticipated to drive the growth of the agriculture and forestry services market in the future. Environmental concerns encompass issues such as climate change, pollution, soil degradation, water and air quality deterioration, greenhouse gas accumulation, and declining soil fertility. Agriculture and forestry services assist farmers in adopting sustainable farming practices that minimize their impact on the environment by offering solutions to address climate change, manage soil fertility, and optimize the use of water, pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides. For instance, in September 2024, the European Court of Auditors, a government agency based in Luxembourg, reported that the European Commission aims for 25% of the EU's agricultural land to be cultivated organically by 2030, a significant increase from 10.5% in 2022. Thus, the rise in environmental concerns is fueling the growth of the agriculture and forestry services market moving forward.
Major companies in the agriculture and forestry services sector are concentrating on integrating artificial intelligence to enhance customer service and maintain their competitive edge in the market. The integration of artificial intelligence in agriculture and forestry services involves the use of advanced technologies to optimize decision-making, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability throughout the entire cultivation and forestry management ecosystem. For example, in July 2024, Google, a US-based technology firm, introduced the Agricultural Landscape Understanding (ALU) Tool for India to provide comprehensive agricultural insights. The ALU tool utilizes high-resolution satellite imagery to gather detailed information about agricultural landscapes, allowing for accurate detection of field boundaries and monitoring. It employs machine learning algorithms, and the API analyzes various agricultural data points to deliver actionable insights customized for individual fields, addressing specific needs and challenges. The system provides detailed information, including crop type, field size, distance to water sources, and proximity to markets, which is crucial for effective irrigation planning and drought management.
In September 2025, New Forests, an Australia-based investment management firm specializing in nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, acquired Rance Timber for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, New Forests aims to expand its forestry presence in Sub-Saharan Africa and gain access to an established timber products value chain in South Africa. Rance Timber, based in South Africa, is a sawmilling company that provides agriculture and forestry services.
Major companies operating in the agriculture and forestry services market are West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., Hancock Victorian Plantations, Forestry Corporation of NSW, Rayonier Inc., China Forestry Group Corporation, Tilhill Forestry Ltd., Arbor Forest Management Ltd., SWS Forestry Services Ltd., Premier Woodlands Ltd., Purser Tarleton Russell Ltd., Stora Enso Oyj, Ecoplan Forestry Ltd., International Paper Co., Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd., UPM-Kymmene Corporation, UFP Industries Inc., Weyerhaeuser Company, Holmen AB, Resolute Forest Products, Nippon Paper Industries, Canfor Corporation, Domtar Corporation, Arauco, Mercer International, Mondi Group
North America was the largest region in the agriculture and forestry services market in 2025. The regions covered in the agriculture and forestry services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the agriculture and forestry services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The agriculture and forestry services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing pest control services, weed control services, animal husbandry services, water delivery services, and labor and equipment proving services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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