Key findings: 12-00-00 - Forestry, logging and related services industry, 2023

Income

The total income in the forestry, logging and related services industry in 2023 was R32,1 billion. The figure represents an annualised increase of 12,6% compared with the income reported in 2020 (R22,5 billion).

 In 2023, the top 5 enterprises (CR5) in the forestry, logging and related services industry contributed 65,3% to the total income.

 

Employment

The total number of persons employed in the forestry, logging and related services industry as at the end of June 2023 was 39 087.

 The proportion of females out of the total persons employed in 2023 was 32,7%.

 The average salaries and wages in the forestry, logging and related services industry in 2023 was R132 013, representing an annualised increase of 3,0% compared with 2020.