Global Cross-Laminated Timber Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

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Cross-Laminated Timber Market Growth

The cross-laminated timber market is currently being driven by the increasing construction activities and the rising demand coming from the education sector and residential and non-residential applications. These are putting pressure on the supplies of traditional materials and prompting developers to look for speedier alternatives like cross-laminated timber and hence bolstering the cross-laminated timber demand.

Another significant driver of the market is the increasing demand for biophilic design in architecture. Cross-laminated timber exploits the trend of incorporating natural elements into urban environments with its aesthetic appeal, which is natural. Added health benefits, such as improvement in air quality and enhancement of well-being, are also aligned with the trend. This design approach tends to support both sustainability and occupant satisfaction, hence propelling the growth of the cross-laminated timber market.

Key Trends and Recent Developments

Cross-laminated Timber Market Trends

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is engineered wood used as building material and designed to complement the light- and heavy-timber framing options. Owing to its dimensional stability and high strength, it can be used as an alternative to steel, concrete, and masonry in many building types. It is more economical, environmentally friendly as it emits less greenhouse gas, it is easy and fast to install as it is prefabricated and provides flexibility in design as it is lightweight and strong.

A key trend of the cross-laminated timber market is the increasing integration of advanced digital technologies into design and construction. Building information modelling (BIM) and other digital technologies help realise CLT projects with better precision, efficiency, and personalization. This enables increasingly complex and innovative applications in modern architecture.

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Cross-Laminated Timber Industry Segmentation

Based on panel layers, the market is segmented into:

• 3-Ply
• 5-Ply
• 7-Ply
• Others

On the basis of adhesive type, the industry is categorised into:

• PUR (Polyurethane)
• PRF (Phenol Resorcinol Formaldehyde)
• MUF (Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde)

Based on press type, the industry is divided into:

• Hydraulic Press
• Vacuum Press
• Pneumatic Press

Based on storey class, the industry is categorised into:

• Low-Rise Buildings (1-4 Storeys)
• Mid-Rise Buildings (5-10 Storeys)
• High-Rise Buildings (more than 10 storeys)

Based on end-uses, the industry is segmented into:

• Structural Applications
• Non-Structural Applications

Cross-Laminated Timber Market Share

Commercial Application To Gain Significance Due To Demand In Sustainable And Cost-Effective Building Solutions

The commercial segment is expected to have a quite dominant share in the cross-laminated timber market. It is also driven by increasing demands from commercial sectors of office buildings, retail spaces, and hospitality structures for more sustainable, attractive, and economical construction methods. In commercial applications, the adoption of CLT has been especially very appealing since it allows for faster construction time and lesser environmental impacts, thus making performance versus sustainability, not an either-or proposition. Ultimately, this leads to an increase in the cross-laminated timber industry revenue globally.

Mid-Rise Buildings (5-10 Storeys) To Use CLT On A Wide Scale For Structural Efficiency

As per cross-laminated timber industry analysis, the mid-rise buildings (5-10 storeys) segment is likely to drive tremendous growth. Such a segment reaps all the benefits from the combination of CLT's structural strength with lighter weight, hence being quite perfect for buildings that are taller than low-rise and less demanding than high-rises. Applications in the mid-rise balance cost with performance and sustainability, highlighting the benefits of using CLT in residential and commercial applications. It is this growing focus on urban density and sustainable development that further drives interest in mid-rise CLT construction.

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Cross-Laminated Timber Market Regional Analysis

Europe Is Likely To Acquire Dominant Market Share Owing To Sustainable Construction Practices

The cross-laminated timber industry in Europe is expected to hold the leading share in the cross-laminated timber market. The primary reason behind this supremacy is the robust regulatory support that sustainable construction practices have been enjoying in Europe, coupled with major investments in green building technologies and an existing well-established network of producers of cross-laminated timber.

Austria, Germany, and Sweden dominate in terms of innovation and production of cross-laminated timber, including enabling policies and rising adoption of eco-friendly construction methods. Furthermore, the well-established market infrastructure in this mature market and growing concern of European nations toward reducing carbon footprints also support the region's lead in the global cross-laminated timber market.

Competitive Landscape

The key players in the cross-laminated timber market are mainly involved in developing technologies, increasing production capacities, entering into strategic partnerships, and improving sustainability performance to meet growing demand and increasingly strict environmental legislation.

The Stora Enso Group

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, supplies a diversified portfolio of sustainable building materials, including Cross-Laminated Timber and Glulam. Their products highlight eco-friendliness with superior engineering in support of the modern needs of construction.

Binderholz GmbH

Fügen, Austria-based, was established in 1956 to specialize in Cross-Laminated Timber, Glulam, and other soli...

Mayr Melnhof Holz Group

Has been in business since 1986, with its headquarters in Leoben, Austria. It offers a comprehensive range of ...

Schilliger Holz AG

Company founded in 1960 and located in Lenzburg, Switzerland and produces a wide array of timber products, fro...

*Please note that this is only a partial list; the complete list of key players is available in the full report. Additionally, the list of key players can be customized to better suit your needs.*

Other key players in the cross-laminated timber market are KLH Massivholz GmbH, HASSLACHER Holding GmbH, Sterling Company, Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation, Nordic Structures, and Eugen Decker Holzindustrie KG, among others.

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