MARKET TREND REPORT: GLOBAL PLYWOOD OUTLOOK 2025

MARKET TREND REPORT: GLOBAL PLYWOOD OUTLOOK 2025–2026

Insights from Sunline 179 – A Professional Plywood Supplier for International Markets

The period from 2025 to 2026 is opening new opportunities as well as challenges for the global plywood industry, as the market enters a significant adjustment cycle in terms of supply–demand balance, quality standards, and sustainability requirements.
Sunline 179 is pleased to share this summary of key trends to help our partners update their strategies for purchasing, production, and distribution more effectively.

🔹 1. Growing Plywood Demand in the EU & Middle East Toward the End of 2024

After the slowdown during 2022–2023 caused by inflation and rising financial costs, the European market is now showing clear signs of recovery:

Construction material demand is rebounding from Q4/2024
EU importers prioritize stable, transparent, and politically low-risk supply sources

In the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), construction activity continues to grow rapidly, driving strong demand for:

Film Faced Plywood for concrete formwork
Commercial Plywood for furniture, interior design, and architectural applications

🔹 2. Shifting Supply Chains – Vietnam Gaining Significant Market Share

Countries such as Russia, Belarus, and Brazil are facing logistics disruptions and trade restrictions, leading EU buyers to search for suppliers offering:

Consistent and reliable quality
On-time delivery
FSC certification & EUDR compliance

Vietnam is emerging as a top-tier alternative thanks to:

Abundant plantation wood resources (Acacia, Eucalyptus, Styrax)
Strong improvements in veneer production and hot-pressing technology
Flexible production scheduling
Competitive overall cost structure