Boston, Dec. 1, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest study from BCC Research: “Recycling Wood Waste: Global Markets“was valued at $14.1 billion in 2024 and will reach $19.5 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% for the forecast period 2025-2030.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global wood waste recycling market from 2024 to 2030. It segments the market by type (solid wood, plywood, wood chips), quality (A to C), process (mechanical, thermal, chemical), source (industrial, commercial, residential) and application (construction, furniture, power generation). The analysis shows how different segments contribute to market growth and how recycling technologies and applications are evolving.
This report is particularly relevant now as construction and demolition waste is increasing rapidly and has become one of the largest waste streams in both developed and fast-growing economies. Wood makes up a significant portion of this waste, between 20 and 30% in many regions, second only to concrete. As a result, the wood recycling industry is experiencing accelerated growth, driven by the urgent need to sustainably and efficiently manage this growing waste stream.
Factors driving market growth include:
Increasing demand for wood: As global consumption of wood products increases, driven by sectors such as construction, furniture and packaging, there is a growing need for sustainable sources. Recycling wood waste helps meet this need by providing recovered wood, reducing pressure on forests and reducing environmental impact.
Strict waste management guidelines: Governments around the world are enforcing stricter regulations on waste disposal, particularly in landfills. These guidelines promote recycling and reuse, making wood waste recycling a necessary and compliant solution for industries to manage their waste responsibly.
Growth in construction and demolition waste (C&D): The expansion of urban infrastructure and renovation projects generate large amounts of wood waste. Recycling this construction and demolition waste not only reduces the burden on landfills, but also provides a steady flow of recyclable wood materials for various applications.
Increasing focus on green buildings: Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly important, with green buildings emphasizing the use of environmentally friendly and recycled materials. Recycled wood fits well into these frameworks, promoting energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects.
Growth of the bioeconomy: The bioeconomy promotes the use of renewable biological resources to produce energy, chemicals and materials. Wood waste serves as a valuable input for bio-based products such as biofuels and bioplastics, supporting circular economy goals and reducing dependence on fossil resources.
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Summary of the report
| Report metrics | Details |
| Base year taken into account | 2024 |
| Forecast period considered | 2025-2030 |
| Market size in the base year | $14.1 billion |
| Market Size Forecast | $19.5 billion |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 6% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Segments covered | Type, material quality, process, application, source and region |
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America |
| Market Drivers |
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Interesting fact:
- A comparison The study of recycled wood and virgin wood shows that recycled wood has about 20% less moisture and virgin wood has about 60 to 70% less moisture, making the difference of about 50% less moisture. Lower humidity means greater durability and lower cost for more wood.
- When producing wood-based products, only about 50% of the wood is converted into products, and the rest becomes waste in the form of boards, sawdust, chips, bark, coarse residues, lumber, peeling wood cores and wood shavings.
Emerging startups:
- Forest biofuels: Forest Biofuels produce carbon-negative, renewable fuels from wood waste. The company's technology uses waste biomass to produce low-cost, carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable natural gas, methanol or ethanol. From an environmental perspective, the company's technology results in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by up to 354%.
- ChopValue: ChopValue is a product development and design company that creates high-performance circular economy products from recycled chopsticks. The company collects disposable chopsticks, a significant source of waste, and gives them a second life.
The report addresses the following questions:
- What is the expected size and growth rate of the market?
- The wood waste recycling market was valued at $14.1 billion in 2024 and will reach $19.5 billion the end of 2030, with a CAGR of 6% for the forecast period 2025-2030.
- What factors are driving the growth of the market?
- Increasing demand for wood.
- Strict waste management guidelines.
- Growth in construction and demolition waste (C&D).
- What are the inhibiting factors of the market?
- Lack of awareness about wood recycling.
- Contamination and sorting challenges.
- What Which market segments are covered in the report?
- The global wood waste recycling industry is divided into type, quality, process, application and source. The type segment is further divided into solid wood, plywood, wooden pallets, wood chips, sawdust and mixed wood. The quality segment is divided into quality class A – clean waste wood, quality class B – industrial waste wood and quality class C – demolition wood. The process segment is divided into mechanical, thermal and chemical. The application segment is divided into construction, furniture, energy production and other (paper, animal bedding, compost, gardening and landscaping). The source segment is divided into industrial, commercial and residential.
- Which type segment will dominate by 2030?
- The solid wood segment will be the dominant variety segment through the forecast period.
- Which region has the highest market share?
- Europe has the highest market share, largely due to strict government regulations on waste management. Most countries in the region have a systematic and organized supply chain for the disposal of wood waste.
The market leaders include:
- DONALD WARD LTD.
- Vegetables
- J&B RECYCLING LTD.
- KOMPTECH GMBH
- NORTHSTAR RECYCLING CO. LLC.
- RENEWI LTD.
- SL RECYCLING
- SANNOSUKE KOBAYASHI CO. LTD.
- SINEN ECOWORK CO. LTD.
- VEOLIA
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