The 2023 data on European labour costs in forestry and logging reveal varying magnitudes across countries, with Germany (1.13 billion euros) leading, followed by Italy (0.80757 billion euros) and Finland (0.547 billion euros). Smaller markets like Luxembourg (0.0137 billion euros) show minimal costs. Year-on-year variations include substantial increases for Estonia (3.0%) and Greece (3.41%), while Ireland faced a slight decline (-0.46%). Five-year CAGR trends highlight consistent growth across most countries with notable increments in Belgium and Italy.
In 2024, trends to watch include technological advancements in forestry operations, impacting labour costs and potential regulatory changes affecting cross-border labour dynamics in the EU.
Top countries in Labour Costs in Forestry and Logging by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,130 | 2023 | -0.088% | +0.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 807.57 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 547 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 310.32 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 295 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 171.38 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 116.4 | 2023 | +3.19% | +3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 114 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 66.42 | 2023 | -1.1% | -0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 46.36 | 2023 | +3.61% | +3.41% | View data |
