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Sawmilling & Wood Planing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The operators of domestic sawmills and planing mills look back on an ambivalent development of their industry over the past five years. The years 2021 and 2022 were an exceptional growth phase for German sawmills, planing mills and impregnation plants. In 2021, German sawmills, planing and impregnation plants already achieved record figures and a year-on-year increase in turnover of more than 40%, which was exceeded again in the following year 2022. The high demand for construction timber, driven by the construction boom in Germany and the USA, continued and peaked. In addition, the revival of international supply chains following the coronavirus pandemic provided strong impetus in the packaging industry. The first signs of a trend reversal did not emerge until mid-2022, when the European Central Bank began to raise interest rates very sharply in response to persistently high inflation and the construction industry gradually showed signs of weakness. In 2023, sales at sawmills, planing and impregnation plants slumped by more than 25 %. The number of building permits fell and many construction projects were cancelled or postponed. Industrial production also weakened noticeably, which was reflected in lower demand for wooden packaging materials such as pallets and crates. Overall, the industry's turnover shrank by an average of 9.5% per year in the period between 2021 and 2026.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released January 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C16.10DE. The sawing, planing and timber impregnation industry comprises all companies that obtain raw timber from the forestry sector and produce sawn timber and related by-products such as wood wool, wood chips and sawdust through mechanical processing, drying and impregnation. The industry does not include upstream activities such as wood milling and distinct raw wood processing operations such as the production of wood-based panels. Related terms covered in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany include fixed meter, rohholz, calamity and clt.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany include Softwood lumber, Planed and profiled goods and Hardwood lumber.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany include Rettenmeier Holding AG, Binderholz GmbH and Ilim Nordic Timber GmbH & Co. KG.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany is €8.8bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 2,012 businesses in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany?
The Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany?
The Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 9.5 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany are Rettenmeier Holding AG, Binderholz GmbH and Ilim Nordic Timber GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany include?
Softwood lumber and Planed and profiled goods are part of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany is Rettenmeier Holding AG.
How competitive is the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing industry in Germany.
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