# Crisis in Argentina's forestry industry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crisis-in-argentinas-forestry-industry
> Updated: 2026-08-18T05:23:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Argentine Federation of the Wood Industry and Related Activities (FAIMA) has warned of a deepening crisis within the country’s forestry small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. The federation attributes the instability to stagnant domestic demand, high interest rates, and a surge in energy and fuel costs, noting that energy tariffs rose by approximately 300% over a six-month period.

This economic pressure has led to significant employment losses. While initial reports indicated a loss of more than 10% of sector jobs over the previous year, subsequent data from FAIMA specified a year-on-year decline in formal jobs of 8.57 percent. These losses are most acute in high-complexity industrial sectors, including prefabricated housing, panel production, and the manufacturing of doors and windows. FAIMA cautioned that the loss of specialized workers threatens the industry’s technical knowledge and long-term competitiveness.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: FAIMA reports employment decline in Argentina's wood industry

FAIMA reports an 8.57% annual drop in formal wood industry employment in Argentina while promoting wood use in tourism for its sustainability and wellness benefits.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faima-reports-employment-decline-in-argentinas-wood-industry

### 2026-08-14: FAIMA warns of crisis in Argentina's forestry SME sector

Argentina's wood industry federation (FAIMA) warns that SMEs face imminent collapse due to soaring energy costs, high interest rates, and a decline in construction demand, threatening regional employment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faima-warns-of-crisis-in-argentinas-forestry-sme-sector

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