The analysis of European sawmilling and planing of wood employment highlights Poland as the leading employer in the sector, with Germany and Romania following closely. Notable variations in employment figures include Germany's 4.01% increase and Italy's sharp 9.33% decline. Slovakia and Belgium posted positive growth with increases of 2.66% and 4.48%, respectively, whereas Greece and Lithuania saw significant decreases of 5.53% and 3.15%.
Over a five-year period, there is an observable shift in employment distribution, reflecting both economic conditions and advancements in technology impacting the workforce in the wood industry. Among the future trends to watch include the increasing automation and digitalization of sawmilling processes, sustainability practices potentially influencing employment patterns, and the economic conditions of key countries like Germany and Poland, which are pivotal for industry dynamics.
Top countries in Sawmilling and Planing of Wood Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 14.56 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.092% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.62 | 2023 | +4.27% | +4.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 8.39 | 2023 | -3.27% | -2.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.23 | 2023 | +0.32% | -0.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.25 | 2023 | +3.36% | -0.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 4.68 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4.66 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 4.31 | 2023 | +1.15% | +2.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.81 | 2023 | +0.64% | -0.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.33 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.6% | View data |
