The European wood, wood products, and cork industry displays a wide range of hours worked across countries, with Germany leading in 2023 at 224.72 million hours. While Germany and emerging Eastern European markets like Latvia and Estonia show slight growth, traditional Western European nations like Italy and Spain are experiencing a decline. Noteworthy variations include Poland's stability, Latvia's 3.18% increase, and Italy and Spain's over 5% decrease in 2023. The industry is characterized by regional shifts in labor dynamics and efficiency improvements affecting the labor input.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and sustainability efforts, potentially altering labor demands across countries. Additionally, Eastern Europe might continue capturing a larger industry share due to cost competitiveness, while Western Europe's focus may shift towards high value-added wood products and innovative applications within the industry.
Top countries in Wood, Wood Products and Cork Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 224,720,000 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 213,750,000 | 2023 | +1.58% | +0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 128,230,000 | 2023 | -0.22% | +0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 89,542,000 | 2023 | -1.68% | -0.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 82,963,000 | 2023 | -5.6% | -5.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 58,670,000 | 2023 | -8.82% | -6.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 52,444,000 | 2023 | +1.49% | +0.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 49,939,000 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 42,134,000 | 2023 | -2.95% | -2.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 41,266,000 | 2023 | +1.06% | +3.18% | View data |
