Cross Laminated Timber Market by Type (Adhesive Bonded, and Mechanically Fastened), Industry (Residential, and Non-residential), End Use (Structural, and Non-structural), & Region (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, MEA) - Global Forecast to 2028
Updated on : August 22, 2024
Cross Laminated Timber Market
The global cross laminated timber market was valued at USD 1.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.6 billion by 2028, growing at 13.7% cagr from 2023 to 2028. The economic growth in emerging economies, increasing investment in infrastructure, stringent environmental regulations, growing purchasing power, and the rising demand for green and environmentally friendly materials are leading to market growth. The market is mainly characterized by two main types: adhesive bonded and mechanically fastened. Cross laminated timber has significant use in residential and non-residential industries. Mayr-Melnhof Holz, Stora Enso, Binderholz GmbH, Eugen Decker Holzindustrie KG, Hasslacher Holding GmbH, and Schilliger Holz AG dominate the cross laminated timber industry, accounting for significant market shares. Improved design flexibility and faster implementation methods are likely to drive the market in comparison to other construction materials. Europe's market share is expected to expand over the forecast period due to the rising construction industry in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and France. The expanding potential benefits given by cross laminated wood in the building sector are projected to boost the market.
Attractive Opportunities in Cross Laminated Timber Market
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Cross Laminated Timber Market Dynamics
Driver: Capacity expansion is one of the strategies used by many manufacturers to increase business volume. Increasing demand always necessitates elevated production capacity, but it should also be understood in terms of a critical zone of the value chain, which is an investment. As a result, capacity must be defined in terms of process machinery and manpower. Manufacturers generally pursue a "lead capacity strategy," looking for developing countries that will serve as future industrial hubs. Most developing countries have a lot of room for development, construction, and new industrial setup, and cross laminated timber are in high demand due their cost effectiveness and durable nature. Though the initial setup cost is quite high, many manufacturers are opting for production capacity expansion after observing immense market potential and long-term ROI.
Strategic Partnership + Planned Execution = Meeting Rising Demand.
Restraints: The overall cross laminated timber market has been highly impacted due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Consequences of the conflict were faced by all sectors, construction being one of those impacted badly. The construction sector is considered one of the economic pillars of any country. Due to a lack of labor and a hampered supply chain of raw materials, cross laminated timber market saw a drastic downward trend in that period. Overall, Consumers stopped buying goods, which led to a decrease in demand and hence led the manufacturers to shut down factories. Several industries suffered tremendous decline due to economic fluctuations, resulting in a lowering of cost and inventory by the supply side. The supply has stopped for a few materials, which is hampering the cost of final product. Many prime leaders of cross laminated timber market have set up manufacturing in these regions, and thus heavily affected by the war.
Opportunity: The integrity of functionality and product durability has been a paramount concern of the consumers and has been shown to key factor determining the purchase of these products. Companies rely on clean labels and natural certification which shows the authenticity of the product. These labels further increase the legitimacy of the raw material used in the final product sourced from an approved entity. Cross laminated timber manufacturers investing in these certification labels and are expected to show a significant increase in demand. However, packaging of the end product also plays a vital role while purchasing the product, so in order to highlight these certified norms and also to avoid counterfeiting, manufacturers should also concentrate on packaging.
Challenges: The cross laminated timber has a limited number of end-use industries, and each of them has different regulations for the use of these timbers. Manufacturers cannot alter the specifications of the product to comply with the regulations. Almost the same quality products are being provided to each of the industries by different manufacturers. Therefore, there is no scope for product differentiation in the cross laminated timber market, which is a major challenge for the growth of the market, globally.
Cross Laminated Timber Market Ecosystem
Based on type, adhesive bonded segment is estimated to account for the largest market share of the cross laminated timber market
Adhesive bonding is commonly employed in Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) because it creates a strong link between the layers of wood, which is critical for the material's structural stability. According to a study on the mechanical and physical qualities of CLT, two types of adhesives were employed to bond boards together: PRF and one-component PUR. Another study discovered that the surface treatment and adhesive type of CLT can alter bond performance and mechanical qualities. Moreover, improper CLT production and handling might result in delamination owing to adhesive failure. As a result, selecting the proper adhesive is critical for assuring the strength and longevity of CLT.
Based on industry, non-residential segment is anticipated to dominate the market
Building construction has an influence on the environment, including the use of water and electricity. Cross laminated wood is in great demand among construction businesses for non-residential areas because to its mechanical, stiffness, and cosmetic advantages. Because of the benefits in design and following environmental requirements required in the office, public, institutional, and hotel segments, the non-residential building industry provides major prospects for cross laminated wood. As a result, the non-residential sector provides enormous prospects and is likely to account for a significant part of the market in the future.
By end use, the structural segment of the cross laminated timber market is projected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
In engineering construction, structural grade cross laminated timbers are used. Commercial structures are the primary users of structural grade cross laminated wood at the moment. The usage of hardwood floor beams has expanded as new building and restoration activities have increased across the world. Moreover, the growing demand for eco-friendly housing is propelling the market. The advantages of structural cross laminated wood include design flexibility, thermal characteristics, fire protection, acoustic performance, and seismic performance. As the home market evolves, design adaptability is essential when assessing buildings and their uses and objectives. As compared to steel and concrete buildings, it allows for longer spans and/or fewer interior support components, which may be achieved by increasing panel thickness.
The Europe market is projected to contribute the largest share of the cross laminated timber market.
Europe is the world's largest manufacturer of cross laminated timber. The European market is driven majorly by the rapid development of construction in the residential sector. The rise in awareness about the use of wooden products due to their lightweight structures and ease of remodeling is expected increase the demand for cross laminated timber and is expected to attract manufacturers to invest in the country.
Cross-laminated timber is a product used by wood lovers to build single-family homes in 2021. On the other hand, it is a product that is ideal for multi-story, large-volume timber projects. This is one of the reasons why CLT prices have been relatively constant this year. When CLT is manufactured, the project for which it is required is typically already confirmed. This implies that delivery dates, quantities, and pricing are set in stone. As a result, in 2020, 2-by-4 lumber was more expensive than well-developed CLT. In terms of pricing, even glulam and solid structural wood surpassed CLT this year. While the prices of these products doubled within just a few months, those of glulam saw a significantly slower upward trend. The low variability in CLT prices is probably also part of the success of this product. Even with delivery times of ten weeks, prices did not change considerably in the past years.
Cross Laminated Timber Market Players
The cross laminated timber market is dominated by a few globally established players such Mayr-Melnhof Holz (Austria), Stora Enso (Finland), Binderholz GmbH (Austria), Eugen Decker Holzindustrie KG (Germany), Hasslacher Holding GmbH (Austria), Schilliger Holz AG (Switzerland), KLH Massivholz GmbH (Austria), Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation (Canada), and XLam NZ Limited (New Zealand), among others, are the key manufacturers. Major focus was given to the contracts and new product development due to the changing requirements of commercial, and residential users across the world.
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Cross Laminated Timber Market Report Scope
Report Metric |
Details |
Market size available for years |
2020-2028 |
Base year considered |
2022 |
Forecast Period |
2023-2028 |
Forecast Units |
Value (USD Billion) |
Segments Covered |
By Type, By End USe, By Industry, By Region |
Geographies Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
Companies covered |
Stora Enso (Finland), Mayr-Melnhof Holz (Austria), Binderholz GmbH (Austria), Hasslacher Holding GmbH (Austria), Schilliger Holz AG (Switzerland), KLH Massivholz GmbH (Austria), Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation (Canada), and XLam NZ Limited (New Zealand) |
Based on type, the cross laminated timber market has been segmented as follows:
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Adhesive Bonded
- Polyurethane
- Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde
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Mechanically Fastened
- Self-tapping screws
- Dowel-type fasteners
Based on end use, the cross laminated timber market has been segmented as follows:
- Structural
- Non-structural
Based on industry, the cross laminated timber market has been segmented as follows:
- Residential
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Non-residential
- Industrial
- Public
- Others
Based on the region, the cross laminated timber market has been segmented as follows:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
Recent Developments
- In May 2022, Stora Enso invests in ACDF Industrie SAS and becomes a 35% shareholder of the French wood processing company. The investment is in line with Stora Enso’s growth strategy for mass timber building elements, enabling value-added, bespoke CLT (cross-laminated timber) solutions to its long-term French partners.
- In December 2021, Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding Firm entered an agreement to buy the Swedish sawmill group Bergkvist Siljan. This maintains the Austrian wood processing group's steady expansion and growth plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the current competitive landscape in the cross laminated timber market in terms of new applications, production, and sales?
The market has various large, medium, and small-scale players operating across the globe. Many players are constantly innovating and developing new products and expanding to developing countries where the demand is constantly growing; thereby boosting sales.
Which all countries are considered in the report?
US, China, Japan, Germany, UK and France are major countries considered in the report.
What is the total CAGR expected to be recorded for the cross laminated timber market during 2023-2028?
The CAGR is expected to record 13.7% from 2023-2028
Does this report cover the different types of cross laminated timber market?
Yes, the report covers the different types of cross laminated timber.
Does this report covers different end use of cross laminated timber?
Yes, the report covers different end use of cross laminated timber. .
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The study involved four major activities in estimating the current size of the cross laminated timber market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, peer market, and parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
Secondary sources referred to for this research study include financial statements of companies offering cross laminated timber information from various trade, business, and professional associations. The secondary data was collected and analyzed to arrive at the overall size of the cross laminated timber market, which was validated by primary respondents.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted after obtaining information regarding the cross laminated timber market scenario through secondary research. Several primary interviews were conducted with market experts from both, the demand and supply sides across major countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interview. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, such as Chief X Officers (CXOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), Directors, from business development, marketing, product development/innovation teams, and related key executives from cross laminated timber vendors; raw material suppliers; distributors; and key opinion leaders. Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights such as market statistics, data of revenue collected from the products and services, market breakdowns, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation. Primary research also helped in understanding the various trends related to type, end use, industry, and region. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as CIOs, CTOs, and CSOs, and installation teams of the customer/end users who are using cross laminated timber were interviewed to understand the buyer’s perspective on the suppliers, products, component providers, and their current usage of cross laminated timber and future outlook of their business which will affect the overall market.
The Breakup of Primary Research:
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Company Name |
DESIGNATION |
Stora Enso |
Director |
Mayr-Melnholf Holz |
Project Manager |
Binderholz Gmbh |
Individual Industry Expert |
Hasslacher Holding Gmbh |
Director |
Market Size Estimation
The research methodology used to estimate the size of the cross laminated timber market includes the following details. The market sizing of the market was undertaken from the demand side. The market was upsized based on procurements and modernizations in the adhesive bonded and mechanically fastened at a regional level. Such procurements provide information on the demand aspects of cross laminated.
Global Cross Laminated Timber Market Size: Bottom Up Approach
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Global Cross Laminated Timber Market Size: Top-Down Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall size from the market size estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures explained below were implemented, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for various market segments and subsegments. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size was validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
Cross laminated timber (CLT) is a type of wood panel manufactured by applying glue between panels of solid-sawn timber, or timber from a single log. The panels may be used for major structural applications such as wall surfaces, flooring, furnishing, ceiling, and roofing; the thickness and length of cross laminated timber can be adjusted to meet the needs of every project. Cross laminated timber panels are typically constructed and cut during the manufacturing process, with the joints, apertures, and drilling defined in the layout.
Key Stakeholders
- End User
- Raw Material Suppliers
- Senior Management
- Procurement Department
Report Objectives
- To define, describe, segment, and forecast the size of the cross laminated timber market based on type, end use, industry, and region.
- To forecast the market size of segments with respect to various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, along with major countries in each region
- To identify and analyze key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the cross laminated timber market
- To analyze technological advancements and product launches in the market
- To strategically analyze micromarkets, with respect to their growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the market
- To identify financial positions, key products, and key developments of leading companies in the market
- To provide a detailed competitive landscape of the market, along with market share analysis
- To provide a comprehensive analysis of business and corporate strategies adopted by the key players in the market
- To strategically profile key players in the market and comprehensively analyze their core competencies
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Product Analysis
- Product matrix, which provides a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company in the cross laminated timber Market
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Cross Laminated Timber Market