Key findings: D1200 - Forestry, logging and related services survey, 2017

Income

The total income for the forestry, logging and related services in 2017 was R24,6 billion. The total income represents an increase of 18,1% per annum over the income reported in the corresponding survey of 2015 (R17,7 billion). Comparing 2015 and 2017, a large increase was reported for ‘forestry and related services’ (+R6,8 billion).


Profit margin

The profit margin in the forestry, logging and related services increased to 15,7% in 2017 from 10,8% in 2014. This was driven by ‘forestry and related services’, which increased to 16,2% from 11,2% over the same period.

 

Employment

The total number of persons employed in the forestry, logging and related services as at the end of June 2017 was 38 448. ‘Forestry and related services’ employed the largest number of persons (33 982 or 88,4%).

 

Capital expenditure

The capital expenditure on new assets in 2017 (R2,1 billion) represents an increase of 30,6% per annum over the expenditure reported in the corresponding survey of 2015 (R1,2 billion). Comparing 2015 and 2017, the largest increase was reported for ‘forestry and related services’ (+R2,0 billion).