Summary

Market Overview
The Global Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market was valued at USD 25.84 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 43.37 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.43% during the forecast period. This growth is fueled by heightened global efforts to combat climate change, pursue net-zero emissions, and safeguard ecosystems. Forestry and land use carbon credits are increasingly recognized as effective nature-based solutions for offsetting carbon emissions. These credits are derived from projects such as afforestation, reforestation, avoided deforestation (REDD/REDD+), soil carbon capture, improved forest management, and agroforestry. By assigning market value to carbon sequestration, these initiatives offer financial incentives for conservation and restoration while contributing to sustainable land use practices.
Emerging economies across Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia are prominent regions for implementing forestry-based initiatives, particularly REDD+ projects aimed at forest conservation and community development. Meanwhile, industrialized nations like those in Europe and North America dominate as primary purchasers of these credits to meet voluntary climate targets or compliance obligations. The market is further supported by the rise of robust verification frameworks such as Verra, Gold Standard, and Plan Vivo, which have enhanced transparency, credibility, and stakeholder confidence. As more governments integrate forestry credits into regulatory frameworks and as corporate climate pledges proliferate, the demand for high-integrity, nature-based carbon offsets is expected to rise steadily.
Key Market Drivers
Corporate Net-Zero Commitments and Sustainability Targets
The increasing number of corporate net-zero pledges is a significant driver of growth in the Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market. A growing share of Fortune 500 companies now allocate a portion of their sustainability budgets to nature-based offsets, with many planning to expand their offset purchases in the coming years. Large corporations are incorporating forestry credits into their carbon strategies, with annual average procurement volumes reaching hundreds of thousands of tons of CO₂e—and in some cases, surpassing two million tons. This surge reflects strong momentum within voluntary carbon markets, where demand for credible, environmentally beneficial offsets is escalating alongside broader ESG commitments.
Key Market Challenges
Lack of Standardization and Fragmented Verification Practices
A major challenge in the market is the lack of harmonized standards and verification practices across jurisdictions and frameworks. Although platforms such as Verra and Gold Standard provide structured methodologies, inconsistencies remain in how credits are issued, validated, and tracked. These discrepancies lead to buyer uncertainty and complicate cross-border trading and project comparability. Variations in quality, monitoring procedures, and registry compatibility further inhibit investor confidence, often requiring lengthy due diligence and increasing transaction costs. Without unified global standards, the scalability and long-term trust in forestry and land use carbon credits remain constrained.
Key Market Trends
Shift Toward High-Integrity and Co-Benefit-Certified Projects
The market is evolving toward a clear preference for credits that deliver verified carbon reductions alongside social and environmental co-benefits. Buyers are increasingly seeking projects certified under robust standards like Verra’s Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) and the Gold Standard, which emphasize transparency, biodiversity protection, community involvement, and sustainable development. This trend is giving rise to a premium segment within the market, where credits that align with ESG principles and contribute to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals command higher prices. Project developers are adapting accordingly, embedding elements like indigenous rights, gender inclusion, and habitat conservation into project design to meet rising buyer expectations and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Market Players
• South Pole
• The Nature Conservancy
• Wildlife Works
• BioCarbon Partners
• InfiniteEARTH
• Verra
• Climate Focus
• Terra Global Capital
• Finite Carbon
• GreenCollar
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
• Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market, By Project Type:
o Afforestation
o Avoided Deforestation
o Agroforestry
o Soil Carbon Sequestration
o Others
• Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market, By Credit Type:
o Verified Carbon Units
o Certified Emission Reductions
o Gold Standard Credits
o Others
• Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market, By End-User:
o Energy & Utilities
o Manufacturing
o Transport & Logistics
o Agriculture
o Others
• Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market, By Region:
o North America
 § United States
 § Canada
 § Mexico
o Europe
 § Germany
 § France
 § United Kingdom
 § Italy
 § Spain
o South America
 § Brazil
 § Argentina
 § Colombia
o Asia-Pacific
 § China
 § India
 § Japan
 § South Korea
 § Australia
o Middle East & Africa
 § Saudi Arabia
 § UAE
 § South Africa
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market.
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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Project Type (Afforestation, Avoided Deforestation, Agroforestry, Soil Carbon Sequestration, Others)
5.2.2. By Credit Type (Verified Carbon Units, Certified Emission Reductions, Gold Standard Credits, Others)
5.2.3. By End-User (Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Agriculture, Others)
5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map
6. North America Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Project Type
6.2.2. By Credit Type
6.2.3. By End-User
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Project Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Credit Type
6.3.1.2.3. By End-User
6.3.2. Canada Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Project Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Credit Type
6.3.2.2.3. By End-User
6.3.3. Mexico Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Project Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Credit Type
6.3.3.2.3. By End-User
7. Europe Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Project Type
7.2.2. By Credit Type
7.2.3. By End-User
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Project Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Credit Type
7.3.1.2.3. By End-User
7.3.2. France Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Project Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Credit Type
7.3.2.2.3. By End-User
7.3.3. United Kingdom Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Project Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Credit Type
7.3.3.2.3. By End-User
7.3.4. Italy Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Project Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Credit Type
7.3.4.2.3. By End-User
7.3.5. Spain Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Project Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Credit Type
7.3.5.2.3. By End-User
8. Asia Pacific Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Project Type
8.2.2. By Credit Type
8.2.3. By End-User
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Project Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Credit Type
8.3.1.2.3. By End-User
8.3.2. India Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Project Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Credit Type
8.3.2.2.3. By End-User
8.3.3. Japan Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Project Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Credit Type
8.3.3.2.3. By End-User
8.3.4. South Korea Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Project Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Credit Type
8.3.4.2.3. By End-User
8.3.5. Australia Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Project Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Credit Type
8.3.5.2.3. By End-User
9. Middle East & Africa Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Project Type
9.2.2. By Credit Type
9.2.3. By End-User
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Project Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Credit Type
9.3.1.2.3. By End-User
9.3.2. UAE Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Project Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Credit Type
9.3.2.2.3. By End-User
9.3.3. South Africa Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Project Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Credit Type
9.3.3.2.3. By End-User
10. South America Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Project Type
10.2.2. By Credit Type
10.2.3. By End-User
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Project Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Credit Type
10.3.1.2.3. By End-User
10.3.2. Colombia Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Project Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Credit Type
10.3.2.2.3. By End-User
10.3.3. Argentina Forestry and Land Use Carbon Credit Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Project Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Credit Type
10.3.3.2.3. By End-User
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends and Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Company Profiles
13.1. South Pole
13.1.1. Business Overview
13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
13.1.3. Recent Developments
13.1.4. Key Personnel
13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. The Nature Conservancy
13.3. Wildlife Works
13.4. BioCarbon Partners
13.5. InfiniteEARTH
13.6. Verra
13.7. Climate Focus
13.8. Terra Global Capital
13.9. Finite Carbon
13.10. GreenCollar
14. Strategic Recommendations
15. About Us & Disclaimer