The UK sawmilling and planing of wood sector is experiencing modest employee growth from 2024 to 2028, with the number of employees increasing steadily each year from 9.96 to 10.22 thousand. For context, in 2023, the sector presumably had slightly fewer than 9.96 thousand employees, given the forecasted increase in 2024.
The year-on-year growth rate is relatively stable, hovering around a 0.68% increase from 2024 to 2028, indicating positive but slow expansion within the sector. Over the five-year period, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects moderate labor demand.
- Potential automation impacts on labor needs.
- Market demand fluctuations for sustainable wood products.
- Changes in trade policies affecting imported wood materials.
