Sawmills Market Report 2025

The sawmills market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $153.25 billion in 2024 to $162.53 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to housing construction demand, furniture and wood products manufacturing, economic conditions, population growth and urbanization, export markets.

The sawmills market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $200.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to housing and infrastructure development, renewable and sustainable construction, global wood products trade, e-commerce and packaging, environmental conservation, and certification. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization in inventory management, supply chain resilience, worker safety and ergonomics, market expansion and global trade, use of alternative wood species, innovations in timber grading, investments in R&D and process optimization.

The increasing demand for wood and wood products is projected to drive the growth of the sawmills market in the future. Various industries, such as construction, furniture, packaging, and paper production, are experiencing a heightened need for wood and wood products. A wood product refers to any item made from solid wood, wood composites, bamboo, or rattan. Sawmills play a crucial role in woodworking by sawing wood logs into planks and scants. For example, in August 2023, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, a U.S. government organization, forecasted that China’s timber production (including logs and firewood) for 2024 would reach 121 million cubic meters (m³), representing a two percent increase from the 119 million m³ produced in 2023. As a result, the growing demand for wood and wood products is driving the expansion of the sawmills market.

The ongoing expansion of the construction industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the sawmills market in the future. Sawn timber produced by sawmills is essential for various construction applications, such as structural framing, flooring, decking, and architectural features. The rising demand for wood products in residential and commercial construction, infrastructure development, and renovation projects significantly contributes to the need for sawn timber. For instance, in August 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that production in the construction sector increased by 1% in the euro area in June 2024 compared to June 2023. Therefore, the expanding construction industry is propelling the growth of the sawmills market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the sawmills market is product innovation, with major industry players actively developing innovative solutions to fortify their market positions. For example, in November 2022, Wood-Mizer Holdings, Inc., a U.S.-based machinery industry company, unveiled the LX55 Portable Sawmill - an entry-level solution featuring mechanical log handling, a fast saw head with a high hand crank, and a straightforward push feed system. The LX55 sawmill's distinctive features include a low bed profile for easy log load capacity, quick-adjust log fasteners, and side claims to secure and turn logs on the bed.

Major companies in the sawmills market are forging strategic partnerships to introduce new products and enhance their market presence. In August 2022, Pinja, a Finland-based information technology company, joined forces with MiCROTEC, an Italy-based wood processing solutions company, to provide digital solutions and value chain optimization for the sawmill industry. This collaboration aims to offer sawmills a comprehensive solution integrating raw material supply, production cost data, and critical information to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. The partnership leverages MiCROTEC's advanced wood scanning technology and Pinja's expertise in ERP, MES, and production optimization to optimize processes and provide detailed insights into the value chain and associated costs.

In February 2022, Interfor Corporation, a Canada-based lumber company, acquired EACOM Timber Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to enhance Interfor Corporation's timber procurement and forestry activities in the eastern Canadian terrain. EACOM Timber Corporation, a Canada-based wood products company, specializes in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of lumber and wood-based value-added products, including sawmill functions.

Major companies operating in the sawmills market include West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., Canfor Corporation, Weyerhaeuser Company, Stora Enso Oyj, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Interfor Corporation, Sierra Pacific Industries, Hampton Affiliates Inc., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución SA, Tolko Industries Ltd., HS Timber Group, Klausner Holz Thüringen GmbH, Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening, Moelven Industrier ASA, Ante-holz GmbH, Resolute Forest Products Inc., Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., Norbord Inc., PotlatchDeltic Corporation, Universal Forest Products Inc., Boise Cascade Company, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Arauco North America Inc., Roseburg Forest Products Co., Stella-Jones Inc., Mercer International Inc., Domtar Corporation, Wood-Mizer LLC, TimberKing Inc., Baker Products Inc., Hudson Forest Equipment, Brewco Inc.

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in 2024. The regions covered in the sawmills market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sawmills market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A sawmill is a facility or factory where logs undergo processing to be transformed into lumber or other wood products such as plywood, particleboard, or wood chips, typically through the use of power-driven machines.

The primary products of a sawmill include softwood lumber and hardwood lumber. Softwood lumber, sourced from trees such as pine, fir, cedar, and spruce, is known for its flexibility and adaptability compared to hardwood lumber. Softwood has the ability to easily absorb and retain water. Various technologies employed in sawmills include chain sawmills, band sawmills, and circular sawmills, which find applications in industries such as construction, furniture, packaging, joinery, and others.

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The sawmill market consists of sales of portable sawmills and fixed sawmills. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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