The European sawmilling and planing of wood industry exhibits substantial variation in gross value added per employee across countries, with Belgium leading at 195.7 thousand Euros and Macedonia trailing at 4.4 thousand Euros. Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria represent the top performers, significantly surpassing more than twice the average of other European countries. The industry demonstrates a wide economic disparity, with Eastern and Southern European countries generally lagging behind in efficiency.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements driving efficiency, regional shifts in demand due to sustainability goals, and potential impacts of new trade policies affecting export and import dynamics within the sector.
Top countries in Sawmilling and Planing of Wood Gross Value Added Per Employee FTE by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 195.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 140 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 126.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 125.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 114.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 113.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 97 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 96.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 82.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 76.7 | 2023 | View data |
