Where are the woodworking jobs in Canada, what are the average wages and how much revenue does wood products manufacturing contribute to the country? Check out the infographic for details, plus find more market data in the December 2024 FDMC Wood Industry Almanac.

Click on the infographic to enlarge. Information is shown for the following industry segments: cabinetry, residential and institutional furniture; office/contract furniture, architectural woodwork and fixtures; millwork (includes flooring & windows), pallets and containers; and veneer, plywood & engineered wood products manufacturing. 

The 2024 Wood Industry Almanac is sponsored by IMA Schelling Group.

Forest industry stands strong
According to the Natural Resources Canada report, Canada has 9% of the world’s forest but is responsible for only 0.37% of the global deforestation occurring since 1990. Of Canada’s 367 million hectares of forest area, 155 million is certified to third-party forest sustainability standards. In 2022, the forest industry contributed $33.4 billion (1.2%) to Canada’s nominal GDP; wood products manufacturing accounted for $17.0 billion.

Market Data Sources: Statistics Canada, Canada Industry Statistics – Government of Canada, Government of Canada-Job Bank, Labour Market Information, Natural Resources Canada: The State of Canada’s Forests – Annual Report 2023 (published 2024).

More data on North American woodworking and the specific wood product market segments can be found in the December 2024 FDMC Wood Industry Almanac digital edition or the online almanac articles. Also, find market data year-round at WoodworkingNetwork.com/news/almanac-market-data.