Sawmilling and planing of wood

isic code 161, 'Sawmilling and planing of wood', represents a crucial industry within the broader forestry and wood processing sector. This industry is responsible for the primary processing of raw timber, transforming logs into a variety of sawn wood products that serve as essential inputs for numerous downstream industries. The sawmilling and wood planing industry plays a vital role in the global supply chain, providing the foundation for the production of furniture, construction materials, packaging, and a wide range of other wood-based goods.

The key production techniques in the sawmilling and wood planing industry involve the use of specialized machinery to cut, shape, and smooth raw timber. This typically begins with the debarking and cutting of logs into smaller sections, followed by the use of circular saws, band saws, and planers to produce sawn wood products in various dimensions and profiles. The wood may also undergo additional processing, such as drying, to improve its quality and suitability for further manufacturing.

The primary inputs for the sawmilling and wood planing industry are raw timber logs, which are typically sourced from 021 Silviculture and other forestry activities or 024 Support services to forestry. In addition to the raw material, the industry relies on a range of machinery, such as saws, planers, and drying equipment, as well as energy sources and skilled labor to operate the production processes.

The main outputs of the sawmilling and wood planing industry are a variety of sawn wood products, including lumber, timber, and other wood shapes and forms. These outputs serve as essential inputs for numerous other industries, such as 162 Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials, 310 Manufacture of furniture, and 410 Construction of buildings, among others. The industry's products are used in the construction, furniture, packaging, and a wide range of other applications.