Snapshot of Canada's woodworking industry: Infographic
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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 2023 FDMC Wood Industry Almanac.

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

FDMC Wood Industry Almanac

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 2022 (published 2023).

More data on North American woodworking and the specific wood product market segments can be found in the December 2023 FDMC Wood Industry Almanac digital edition or the online almanac articles. Also, find market data year-round at WoodworkingNetwork.com/news/almanac-market-data.

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Karen Koenig | Editor

Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].