Primary Wood Products

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Sector Structure

Size: The primary wood product sector generates $550 million in sales annually, and directly employs 3,300 persons. The industry is intensely export oriented, with 75% of primary wood products being exported. Principal export markets include the United States, Europe and Japan.

Dominant Activities: The majority of production within the wood and paper sub-sectors includes commodity grade products.

Structure & Concentration: The sector is comprised of 211 operations, most of which are small rural-based saw mills.

Sector Capabilities

• Pulp & paper
• Lumber
• Fibreboard & particle board
• Oriented strand board
• Wood treatment
• Fencing
• Dimensional lumber

Competitive Strengths

Factor Strengths: In addition to rich forestry resources, Manitoba offers a number of economic factor advantages that support the sector including: available annual allowable cut (AAC), competitive business costs, skilled labour, high-quality transportation infrastructure, and low cost, reliable electricity.

Contact

Mr. Peter Bowes,
Development Officer, Manitoba Conservation
Phone: 204-945-7628
Fax: 204-948-2671
E-mail: peter.bowes@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/forestry

See also: the Buidling Products sector