Wood Based Panel Market Report 2025

The wood based panel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $176.85 billion in 2024 to $190.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional construction practices, renewable resource, versatility in applications, urbanization and construction boom, preference for natural aesthetics.

The wood based panel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $261.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable construction, innovation in manufacturing processes, rising popularity of engineered wood products, architectural design trends, renewed interest in wood construction. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and industry 4 integration, sustainable sourcing and certification, innovative materials and product development, energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction, market growth in construction and furniture industries.

The anticipated rise in building and construction activity is expected to boost the wood-based panel market in the coming years. Construction involves assembling structures for both residential and commercial purposes using various materials and techniques. Wood-based panels are extensively utilized in constructing residential and commercial buildings, serving functions such as wall sheathing, insulation, roofing, and flooring. For example, in October 2023, the United States Census Bureau, a principal agency of the federal statistical system, reported that the number of privately owned housing units approved by building permits in February reached 1,524,000 on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, representing a 13.8% increase from the revised January figure of 1,339,000. Consequently, the growing building and construction activity is propelling the wood-based panel market forward.

The surge in demand for home furniture is anticipated to drive the growth of the wood-based panel market in the foreseeable future. Home furniture encompasses a broad spectrum of items, including beds, mattresses, living room sets, office/gaming packages, coffee tables, dining sets, and more, all tailored to furnish homes and create functional and comfortable living spaces. Wood-based panels play a pivotal role in home furniture by offering durability and flexibility, with Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) particularly renowned for its smooth surface and paint-friendly properties. For instance, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics in October 2023, Australian household expenditure demonstrated a 2.7% increase, marked by discernible trends across different categories. Expenditure on services notably surged by 7% compared to the previous year, while spending on goods experienced a 1.9% decline year-on-year. The breakdown highlighted a substantial 7% increase in non-discretionary spending, emphasizing the importance of essential items. Hence, the uptick in demand for home furniture stands as a driving force behind the growth of the wood-based panel market.

Major companies in the market are introducing innovative products to maintain their market position. For example, in 2022, Garnica Plywood, a Spain-based plywood manufacturer, launched Fireshield Plywood, which is a fire-resistant plywood. This product stands out because it is certified by all necessary tests, such as the CE1 structural certification test, and has received the highest performance rating (ASTM-E-84 B-s1-d0).

Leading companies in the wood-based panels market are prioritizing strategic collaborations to deliver dependable services to their customers. Strategic collaboration involves a mutually beneficial partnership between two or more independent entities working together to achieve shared goals aligned with their individual strategic objectives. For example, in April 2023, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical company, joined forces with Swiss Krono Group, a Switzerland-based provider of wood-based materials, to pioneer innovative wood-based panels. Both companies are dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of the wood-based panel industry through their collaboration.

In May 2024, Kronospan, an Austria-based producer of wood-based panels, acquired Woodgrain’s particleboard facility located in Island City, Oregon. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Kronospan’s presence in the North American wood panel market and highlights the company's dedication to its growth strategy. The incorporation of the Island City plant aligns with Kronospan’s initiatives to enhance its production capabilities and expand its product offerings within the region. Woodgrain Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of wood products, including wood-based panels.

Major companies operating in the wood based panel market include Georgia-Pacific LLC, Weyerhaeuser Company, West Fraser Timber Co Ltd., Boise Cascade Company, Sonae Industria SGPS SA, Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion, Canfor Corporation, Egger Group, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Duratex S.A., UPM Plywood, Kastamonu Entegre Agac A.S., Roseburg Forest Products Co, Swiss Krono Group, Dongwha Group, Masisa S.A., Century Plyboards Limited, Evergreen Fibreboard Berhad, Pfeifer Group, Klenk Holz AG, Greenply Industries Limited, Timber Products Company, Metsä Wood, Green River Holding Co Ltd., Sveza Group, Kronoplus Limited, Mieco Chipboard Berhad, Starbank Panel Products Ltd., DARE panel group Co ltd., Segezha Group, Sodra Wood Ltd., Tolko Industries Ltd., Daiken Corporation, Fantoni Group.

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

Wood-based panels are engineered wood products made from wood fibers, chips, or particles bonded with resins and adhesives under heat and pressure, commonly used in construction and furniture manufacturing.

Wood-based panels encompass various product types such as medium-density fiberboard (MDF)/high-density fiberboard (HDF), oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard, hardboard, plywood, and others. MDF/HDF is an engineered wood product made by converting hardwood or softwood into wood fibers, mixing them with wax and a resin binder, and then forming panels under high heat and pressure. MDF/HDF finds applications in furniture manufacturing, interior decoration, and construction due to its numerous advantages. Wood-based panels are distributed through direct sales, online stores, specialty stores, and others, and are used in both residential and non-residential buildings for applications such as construction, furniture, packaging, flooring, and more.

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The wood based panel market consists of sales of T-beam panels, lumber panels, and stress-skin panels. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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