In 2023, Germany leads with the highest employment share in the European wood sector at 15.02%, showing a 2.88% increase. Poland follows with 12.88%, despite a slight decline over the past year. While Italy and Romania experienced notable decreases of over 5%, Slovakia and the Netherlands enhanced their employment shares significantly by 3.67% and 3.25%, respectively. Smaller markets, like Luxembourg, saw a substantial rise in employment share.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include:
- An increasing focus on sustainable forestry and eco-friendly wood products, which might boost employment in countries emphasizing these practices.
- Technological advancements in manufacturing processes that could either increase efficiency and employment or reduce workforce needs depending on automation levels.
- EU regulations promoting environmental sustainability may impact employment patterns across various European nations.
- Potential economic fluctuations and their effects on construction and real estate markets, as these sectors heavily rely on wood products.
Top countries in Wood, Wood Products and Cork Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.02 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.88 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.55 | 2023 | +1.21% | +0.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.21 | 2023 | -5.26% | -5.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.02 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.06 | 2023 | +0.17% | -0.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.34 | 2023 | -2.85% | -2.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.93 | 2023 | -6.78% | -5.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.5 | 2023 | +0.53% | -0.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 3.33 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.41% | View data |
