The number of enterprises in the sawmilling and planing of wood sector in France has shown a steady decline from 2024 to 2028, decreasing from 2.53 thousand enterprises in 2024 to 2.4 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year variation indicates a diminishing trend, with decreases of approximately 1.19% in 2025, 1.6% in 2026, 1.22% in 2027, and a further drop of 1.24% in 2028, indicating a compounded average annual decrease (CAGR) over these five years.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements that could increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Stricter environmental regulations potentially affecting the industry's growth.
Market demand shifts towards sustainable and certified wood products.