Global Laminated Veneer Lumber Market Growth Analysis - Market Size, Share, Forecast Trends and Outlook Report (2025-2034)

Laminated Veneer Lumber Market Growth

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product. LVL’s strength and durability are comparable to steel and concrete structures. Its exceptional strength, lightweight, and sustainability are aiding its adoption in residential and commercial construction.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2022, to achieve the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE Scenario), the construction sector globally, needs to retrofit at least 20% of its existing building stock to a zero-carbon-ready level by 2030. Compared to energy-intensive traditional building materials, such as cement, iron, and steel, LVL offers an eco-friendlier production while simultaneously serving as a carbon stock.

The carbon dioxide stored in wood remains in LVL products throughout their lifecycle and is not released back into the carbon cycle. LVL and CLT yield a substantial substitution effect of 1 – 2.5 tonnes CO2 for every cubic meter (m3) of engineered wood or 2 – 5 tonnes per ton of engineered wood, with a typical density of around 0.5 kg/m3. Engineered wood products are accredited by various sustainable certifications and green building programs, such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

In 2023, Mainland China held the majority of LEED-certified buildings globally, with 1,563 LEED projects.

Figure: Top 10 Countries with the Most Number of LEED Certified Projects, 2023

Key Trends and Developments

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Laminated Veneer Lumber Market Trends

Wood is increasingly being used as a construction material, owning to its ease of transportation and handling compared to materials like concrete or bricks. Typically, LVL, an engineered wood product, can be produced in a variety of shapes depending on its use.

LVL structural elements can be opted in prefabricated construction, due to its lightweight. These solutions reduce build time and translates to faster construction times and fewer errors on the building site. Additionally, LVL's lighter weight compared to traditional materials can provide builders to utilize smaller cranes and foundations, streamlining the construction process and potentially reducing costs.

Also, LVL offers impressive strength and insulating properties, enabling the construction of more energy-efficient structures compared to traditional concrete or masonry alternatives. LVL is typically made from softwood. In Europe, spruce and pine are common, while North American manufacturers use various pine species, Douglas fir, western hemlock, yellow poplar, and red maple to produce LVL plywood.

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Laminated Veneer Lumber Industry Segmentation

Laminated Veneer Lumber Market Share

Based on application, the residential sector accounts for a significant share of the market

There is a rising popularity of wood-based construction in Europe. Around 70% of the wood consumed in the EU is used in construction and furnishings. Further, around 8-10% of single-family homes in the EU have a wooden frame. LVL is widely deployed in permanent structural applications, such as beams, lintels, and truss chords.

As of August 2023, Germany held the largest housing stock in Europe with 43.4 million dwellings. France and Spain followed Germany with 37.6 million and 26.1 million dwellings, respectively.

Based on end use, the construction sector is a major contributor to the laminated veneer lumber market revenue

Construction companies are focusing on building materials, such as LVL that are functional and environmentally responsible. LVL studs can be up to 2.5 times stronger than standard framing lumber of the same dimension in compression and tension. Hence it provides exceptional strength against wind and shear loads.

Leading Laminated Veneer Lumber Market Manufacturers

Other notable players operating in the laminated veneer lumber market are Stora Enso Oyj, Boise Cascade Company, Weyerhaeuser Company, Pacific Woodtech Corporation, and Juken New Zealand Ltd., among others.

Laminated Veneer Lumber Market Analysis by Region

North America is one of the leading regional markets for LVL. The United States is witnessing a rapid adoption of engineering wood, as it provides a lower carbon footprint than traditional steel and concrete, while also being cost-effective. As of June 2023, the United States had the presence of 1,860 completed or planned engineering wood construction projects.

Wood as a construction material is being favoured in the Chinese market due to its advantages of sustainability and low-carbon environmental protection. The application of engineered wood is increasing at a significant rate, with the increased promotion of the trend of 'carbon neutrality' and 'carbon peaking.

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