Based on the provided data, the sawmilling and planing of wood turnover per employee in the UK demonstrated a forecast growth from 2024 to 2028, increasing gradually each year. Given the 2023 turnover per employee figure as a baseline, the year-on-year growth rate from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 0.27%, from 2025 to 2026 is approximately 0.27%, from 2026 to 2027 is about 0.32%, and from 2027 to 2028 is approximately 0.27%. Analyzing these trends provides a clear understanding of a stable positive growth averaging approximately 0.28% annually over the five-year forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in sawmilling and wood planing processes, potentially leading to higher efficiency and turnover per employee.
Environmental regulations and sustainability practices impacting production and operational methodologies.
The impact of economic conditions and market demand on the wood industry.