Softwood Veneer and Plywood Market Report 2025

The softwood veneer and plywood market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $86.89 billion in 2024 to $93.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of modular construction techniques, rising demand from the packaging and transportation sectors, a boost in renovation and remodeling activities, a surge in preference for eco-friendly and recyclable materials, and growing exports of softwood plywood.

The softwood veneer and plywood market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $123.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by greater availability of raw softwood resources, increased usage in interior decoration applications, rising demand from the DIY home improvement sector, expansion of the wood-based panel industry, and enhanced government support for sustainable forestry practices. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in adhesive technologies for plywood, the development of fire-resistant softwood panels, innovation in lightweight composite veneer materials, progress in automated veneer production lines, and the emergence of eco-friendly resin alternatives.

The expansion of the building and construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the softwood veneer and plywood market. This industry involves the planning, construction, and maintenance of various structures and infrastructure. Its growth is fueled by rapid urbanization, which increases the need for residential, commercial, and infrastructure development as more people migrate to urban areas. Softwood veneer and plywood contribute significantly to this sector by offering durable, lightweight, and cost-effective materials for structural framing, flooring, roofing, and interior applications. For example, in June 2024, a report published by TST Europe, a Switzerland-based manufacturing company, stated that total construction spending in the U.S. reached $1.98 trillion in 2023, reflecting a 7.4% rise from the previous year. Consequently, the building and construction industry's growth is boosting the softwood veneer and plywood market.

Key players in the softwood veneer and plywood market are increasingly adopting advanced solutions such as bio-based adhesive technology to improve sustainability, lower environmental impact, and address growing consumer and regulatory demands for eco-friendly, non-toxic building materials. Bio-based adhesive technology involves creating adhesives from renewable, plant-based sources using safer, environmentally friendly components in place of harmful chemicals. For instance, in May 2025, Koskisen Oyj, a manufacturing company based in Finland, introduced Zero ThinPly, a sustainable thin plywood product free from added formaldehyde, phenolic compounds, or urea. It utilizes a bio-based adhesive developed in partnership with Plantics, replacing conventional fossil-based glues. This innovation aims to encourage safer material usage, support circular economy principles, and meet increasing demand for sustainable construction and furniture products.

In July 2022, Boise Cascade, a U.S.-based wood products manufacturer, acquired Coastal Plywood Company for $512 million. This acquisition allowed Boise Cascade to enhance its veneer manufacturing capacity and better meet customer requirements. It also improved the company's ability to optimize the efficiency of its existing engineered wood products (EWP) operations. Coastal Plywood Company is a U.S.-based plywood manufacturer.

Major players in the softwood veneer and plywood market are Georgia-Pacific LLC, Metsä Wood, Arauco, Tolko Industries Ltd., Murphy Company, Century Plyboards Limited, Timber Products Pvt. Ltd., Greenply Industries Limited, Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad, GREENPANEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, Juken New Zealand Ltd., Archidply Industries Ltd., Hardel Mutual Plywood Corporation, UPM-Kymmene Corporation., Bydgoszcz Plywood Factory, Pacific Woodtech Corporation, Roseburg Forest Products Co., Shin Yang Group Berhad, Deluxe Plywood Pvt. Ltd., Murphy Company.

North America was the largest region in the softwood veneer and plywood market in 2024. The regions covered in softwood veneer and plywood report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the softwood veneer and plywood market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The quick escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting strain in trade relations in spring 2025 are considerably influencing the Paper, Plastics, Rubber, Wood And Textile sector by inflating costs for imported pulp, resin, synthetic rubber, lumber, and cotton key inputs with limited domestic substitutes. Packaging manufacturers, for example, now pay more for plastic films and corrugated materials, squeezing margins in an already price-sensitive market. Textile producers face similar challenges, as tariffs on imported yarns and dyes compound pressures from rising labor costs. Some firms are shifting to recycled materials or biodegradable alternatives, while others consolidate suppliers to negotiate bulk discounts.

Softwood veneer and plywood are engineered wood products made up of multiple thin layers of wood bonded together to create a flat panel. These products are produced through a process that involves peeling thin sheets and assembling them with adhesives under heat and pressure. Softwood veneer and plywood are strong, dimensionally stable, and versatile boards that offer improved resistance to warping and splitting.

The main types of softwood veneer and plywood products include softwood veneer, softwood plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and others. Softwood veneer is an extremely thin layer of wood sliced from softwood trees such as pine, fir, or spruce. It is sourced from various wood species, including pine, spruce, Douglas fir, larch, hemlock, cedar, mixed species, and more, and is distributed through direct sales, distributors and wholesalers, building material retailers, online retail, and other channels. These products serve multiple end-use industries, including residential construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, the furniture industry, packaging, shipbuilding, and others.

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The softwood veneer and plywood market consists of sales of film-faced plywood, veneer core panels, sheathing plywood, plywood underlayment, and pressure-treated plywood. 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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