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Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Lumber & Building Material Stores industry in Canada, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry retails building materials such as lumber, hardwood, stone and brick. It also supplies cabinets, floor coverings, roofing materials, electrical and plumbing goods, doors and windows to the construction market. The industry does not include home improvement centres, paint and wallpaper specialty stores or hardware stores.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2020-2025 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Improvement Stores in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware Stores in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Lumber Wholesaling in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Home Furnishings Stores in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Home Improvement Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Tile & Marble Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware & Home Improvement Stores in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware & Home Improvement Stores in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada in 2025?
There is 26,713 people employed in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada grew 0.5% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada employ?
The average Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada business is 7.1 employees.
Are businesses in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada adding employees?
The average business in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada has increased in the last five years.
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