In 2023, Germany led European wood products hours worked, reflecting robust industry activity. Poland and the UK followed, albeit with moderate increases. Italy and Spain reported significant declines, indicative of industry challenges. Lithuania and Latvia showed impressive growth, as did Bosnia and Herzegovina, suggesting rising market interest. Key declines were noted in Greece and Cyprus, underlining struggles in smaller markets. Overall, trends indicate varied shifts in labor allocation across countries.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of digitalization and automation on labor needs, regional economic policies influencing the wood products sector, and environmental sustainability efforts reshaping industry practices.
Top countries in Wood Products Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 169,240,000 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 156,140,000 | 2023 | +1.76% | +0.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 116,700,000 | 2023 | -0.0066% | +0.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 75,598,000 | 2023 | -4.73% | -4.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 49,897,000 | 2023 | -9.52% | -6.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 44,136,000 | 2023 | -1.53% | -1.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 35,385,000 | 2023 | -2.83% | -2.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 33,520,000 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 31,398,000 | 2023 | -3.56% | -4.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 29,041,000 | 2023 | -1.88% | -0.75% | View data |
