Number of Support Activities for Forestry Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,497
support activities for forestry businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The support activities for forestry industry has grown 20.8% since 2000 (from 1,239 to 1,497 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 1,497 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+9.0%).
- •Employment: 15,093 workers in 2023 (1.2% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 60%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,497 | 1,643 | 15,093 | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 1,471 | 1,608 | 15,479 | 12.1% | 10.9% | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 1,451 | 1,586 | 13,686 | 14.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,359 | 1,490 | 13,656 | 11.7% | 11.0% | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 1,374 | 1,480 | 12,935 | 12.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,342 | 1,444 | 13,114 | 10.5% | 9.9% | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 1,335 | 1,442 | 12,191 | 14.6% | 10.5% | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 1,307 | 1,380 | 11,591 | 11.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1,259 | 1,333 | 11,475 | 12.3% | 10.4% | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 1,245 | 1,317 | 10,424 | 11.5% | 10.3% | +1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.