Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Sawmills and Wood Production industry has faced challenging conditions, but it is set to improve over the next five years. A recovery in housing starts and remodeling activity will support demand for wood products, driving revenue growth. However, increasing competition will come from Russia, China and Brazil, which will pose a threat in the coming years... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
The Sawmills and Wood Production industry is in the mature phase of its economic life cycle. As demand for industry products is highly reliant on the level of residential construction and remodeling activity, the industry faced severe declines due to the recessionary downturn in the housing market. Revenue is expected to decline a considerable 3.0% per year on average between 2007 and 2012. With reduced downstream demand lowering profit margins for sawmill establishments, the number of companies operating in the industry fell about 2.7% per year on average over the same period... purchase to read more