There were estimated to be 2.9 thousand full-time equivalent staff employed directly by sawmills producing at least 25 thousand m³ of sawnwood in 2016 (Tables 2.19 and 2.19a). This represented a 4% increase on the total for 2015.

Table 2.19 Larger mills¹, 2016: sawmill employment

^{Source: Sawmill Survey (detailed)}

^Notes:

^{1. Sawmills producing at least 25 thousand cubic metres of sawnwood (softwood and hardwood).}

^{2. Excludes haulage employment on contract.}

Table 2.19a Larger mills¹, 2012-2016: sawmill employment

^{Source: Sawmill Survey (detailed)}

^Notes:

^{1. Sawmills producing at least 25 thousand cubic metres of sawnwood (softwood and hardwood).}

^{2. Excludes haulage employment on contract.}

^{.. Denotes data not available.}