Sawmilling and planing of wood; processing and finishing of wood

NACE code 16.1 covers the sawmilling and planing of wood, a critical industry that transforms raw timber into a wide range of essential wood products. This industry plays a vital role in the construction, furniture, and packaging sectors, providing the fundamental materials needed to build and furnish our homes, offices, and infrastructure. As a key component of the forestry and wood processing value chain, the sawmilling and planing of wood industry is an important contributor to national and global economies.

The primary production techniques used in this industry involve the mechanical processing of logs and timber. This typically begins with debarking, where the outer bark is removed from the logs. The logs are then sawed into various sizes and shapes of lumber, planks, and boards using specialized equipment like circular saws, band saws, and chippers. Following the initial sawing, the wood products often undergo further planing and finishing processes to smooth the surfaces and ensure consistent dimensions.

The main inputs required for the sawmilling and planing of wood industry include raw timber, typically sourced from 02.10 Silviculture and other forestry activities or 02.20 Logging. Other key inputs include saw blades, planing machines, and various tools and equipment used in the mechanical processing of wood. Energy sources, such as electricity or diesel fuel, are also essential for powering the machinery used in this industry.

The primary outputs of the sawmilling and planing of wood industry are a diverse range of sawn, planed, and finished wood products, including lumber, boards, planks, and timber. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 16.2 Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials, 23.3 Manufacture of clay building materials, and 31.0 Manufacture of furniture.