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The global glue-laminated timber (glulam) market size was around USD 2,790.89 million in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2024-2032 to reach a value of USD 4,38741 million by 2032.
The increasing preference for wood-based construction materials owing to their benefits, including high thermal strength, chemical resistance, durability, and lightweight is expected to positively influence the expansion of the global glue-laminated timber (glulam) market.
Glue-laminated timber is considered as a substitute for steel beams and softwood timber. Moreover, it is consistent and can be produced in larger sizes than individual pieces of timber.
Glulam has high load-bearing capacity and low weight, making it advantageous to create large open spaces without the need for support beams. Also, it can span up to 100 metres without intervening support.
Rising sustainability concerns; favourable government initiatives; growing application of glulam; and capacity expansions are impacting the glue-laminated timber (glulam) market growth
Aug 18, 2023
Timberlink announced the production of their first glue-laminated timber (glulam) beam in their cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam unit in Tarpeena, Australia.
Sep 13, 2022
SmartLam North America announced their plan to establish a new production facility in Houston County for the production of large glulam beams and columns.
Jun 10, 2022
Boise Cascade Company reached an agreement to acquire Coastal Plywood Company and its two manufacturing locations from Coastal Forest Resources Company for USD 512 million.
May 19, 2022
Profura AB group, Green Wood Sverige AB, and BAXAB sold their subsidiaries Bäckebrons Sågverk AB and Balungstrands Sågverk AB to Ziegler Group.
The market has been supported by the increasing construction of green buildings. Moreover, the stringent government policies aimed at reducing building emissions have driven the demand for glue-laminated timber.
Globally, with the increased focus on sustainable development, several countries are shifting their residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of construction towards glue-laminated timber. Glulam encourages better use of natural resources and is majorly produced using wood from reforested forests.
Increasing applications of glulam
The expanding levels of industrialisation, infrastructure development, consumer spending, and construction activities are positively contributing to the demand for glulam in various applications. Due to the technical advancements, several large structures such as bridges, airports, and large commercial spaces are being built using glue-laminated timber in several countries.
Rising concerns about environmental protection
The increasing awareness of environmental protection is creating a need for sustainable carbon black products, propelling the market players to develop and launch products that meet the changing customer preferences. Due to the environment-friendly nature of the wood panels, governments across major markets are encouraging consumers to shift towards wood panels which are expected to further increase the demand for glue-laminated timber.
Rising capacity expansions
Companies across the globe are significantly expanding their production capacities, supported by the push towards sustainability.
Increasing government support
As various governments across Europe and North America are promoting the use of green construction materials, the demand for engineered wood products is expected to significantly increase.
“Global Glue-Laminated Timber (Glulam) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by End Use
Market Breakup by Application
Market Breakup by Region
Based on end use, new construction accounts for a significant glue-laminated timber (glulam) market share
As glue-laminated timber is a versatile product and has strength and versatility, its demand for expansive door and window openings, modern open floor plans, and tall walls, among others, is increasing.
In replacement and renovation activities, glue-laminated timber is used as a substitute for various conventional building materials, due to its ecological and economic benefits as well as its superior aesthetic profile.
Furthermore, glue-laminated timber is being increasingly adopted in older buildings to provide structural support and enhance the original decorative elements.
Based on application, floor beam accounts for a significant share of the glue-laminated timber (glulam) market
Glulam is made with small pieces of lumber to create a sizable wood structure, making it resource efficient. Additionally, due to its high strength, cost-effectiveness, and customizable nature, glulam is being used as floor beams. Moreover, the use of floor beams made of glulam ensures a level floor surface owing to reduced shrinkage and warping.
Additionally, there is a rising inclination towards glulam window and door headers as they require no tools compared to building materials, like steel. Glue-laminated timber headers prevent the movement of the window or door frame, thereby minimizing wall cracks in window and door openings.
The market players are actively engaged in providing glulam at competitive prices with unique features
Boise Cascade Company
Established in 1957, Boise Cascade Company specialises in engineered wood products, plywood, roofing, lumber, gypsum, and backboard, among others.
Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG
Headquartered in Leoben, Austria, the company offers glulam, duo and trio bar CLT cross-laminated timber, wood concrete composite element, among others.
HASSLACHER Holding GmbH
HASSLACHER Holding GmbH, headquartered in Feistritz, Austria specialises in glued laminated timber, glulam ceiling systems GLT special components, cross laminated timber, glued solid timber DUO/TRIO Structural finger jointed solid timber and GLT®, surfaced timber, among others.
Binderholz GmbH
Binderholz GmbH founded in 1848 in Earlston, Scotland is the largest company in the sawmill and solid wood processing industry in Europe. The company provides sawing products, DIY products, horse litter, pressboard products, etc.
Other notable players operating in the global glue-laminated timber (glulam) market include Western Forest Products Inc, Ziegler Holding GmbH, Canfor Corporation, and Pfeifer Holz GmbH & Co KG, among others.
Table: Top 10 glued-laminated timber producers (2022) by volume
Company name | 2022 (m³) |
Binderholz, Jenbach | 250,000 |
Hasslacher Norica Timber, Magdeburg | 182,000 |
Mosser | 170,000 |
Best Wood Schneider, Eberhardzell | 150,000 |
Mayr-Melnhof Holz Gaishorn | 148,000 |
Hasslacher Norica Timber, Sachsenburg | 135,000 |
Pfeifer Holz, Imst | 125,000 |
Mayr-Melnhof Holz Wismar | 110,000 |
Holzwerke Bullinger, Neuruppin | 108,000 |
Theurl | 105,000 |
Within North America, the United States had a total production of 448 thousand cubic metres in 2021. In the United States, glulam is being used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from headers or support beams in residential house framing to major structural elements in the framing of domed stadiums that span more than 500 ft (150 m).
Figure: Production of glulam (glued and laminated) timber in the United States from 2018 to 2021 (in 1,000 cubic meters)
In the Asia Pacific, the rising popularity of glue laminate as a building material, along with favourable government initiatives for private housing and commercial buildings, is contributing to a greater demand for glulam.
In 2021, the Austrian and German glulam manufacturers had a combined production output of 2.9 million m³. The growing concerns regarding climate debate and emerging requirement to reduce CO2 emissions in Switzerland are playing a critical role in the transformation of the timber industry as an environmental friendly sector. This is bolstering investments in new facilities, particularly for manufacturing glulam construction components in Switzerland.
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Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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In 2023, the market attained a value of nearly USD 2,790.89 million.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of USD 4,38741 million.
The key trends guiding the growth of the market are increasing concerns regarding sustainability, rising capacity expansions, and favourable government initiatives for adopting green construction materials.
The key regional markets for glue-laminated timber (glulam) are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The end uses are new construction and replacement.
Glulam finds applications in floor beam, trusses and supporting columns, window and door headers, roof beam, and others.
The key players in the market include Boise Cascade Company, Western Forest Products Inc., Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG, HASSLACHER Holding GmbH, Binderholz GmbH, Ziegler Holding GmbH, Canfor Corporation, and Pfeifer Holz GmbH & Co KG, among others.
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