Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $4.1bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Residential construction weakness has directly translated into lower engineered wood revenues and thinner backlogs
- An estimated 1.364 million housing units were started in 2024, down 3.9% from 2023. In 2023, single-family housing starts were down 6.0% from 2022 levels and multi-family housing starts were down 14.0% from 2022 levels. Sinking housing starts in 2023 and 2024 removed the industry’s primary demand engine, with single‑family and multifamily projects both retreating from 2022 levels. As new starts fell, fewer structural panels and beams were specified, compressing order books and eroding the pricing power that had been supported by earlier construction tightness.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rebounding housing starts will shift the industry back toward volume-led growth, but with limits
- After declining over the past five years, housing starts are poised to gain over the next five years. According to the Congressional Budget Office, housing starts will be strong over the next decade, averaging 1.59 million per year. This will restore the single most important demand engine for engineered wood, rebuild order visibility for wholesalers and contractors and support higher utilization rates after several years of capacity underuse.
Biggest companies in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue ($m)
2026 | Profit ($m)
2026 | Profit Margin (%)
2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weyerhaeuser Company | 1,303.7 | 116.7 | 8.9 | |
Boise Cascade Company | 410.4 | 13.9 | 3.4 | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation | 290.4 | 29.6 | 10.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Laminated Veneer Lumber, Engineered Wood Members (except truss) and Other. Laminated Veneer Lumber is the largest segment of the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Engineered wood members are used in new housing construction
- I-joists, Glulam and structural composite lumber (SCL) dominate the engineered wood product segment due to their structural reliability, design flexibility and efficient use of raw materials. Their popularity positions manufacturers to target high-volume residential projects, but also increases reliance on trends in new home construction.
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About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing engineered wood products, including I-Joists used in floor and roof construction; laminated veneer lumber used for headers, beams, studs and columns; and glue-laminated timber, structural wood panels, plywood, rim board, siding and other specialty products.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States include Laminated veneer manufacturing, Hardwood veneer manufacturing and Engineered wood manufacturing.Companies
Companies covered in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States include Weyerhaeuser Company, Boise Cascade Company and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States include veneer, plywood, joist and engineered wood.Industry Code
NAICS 321213 - Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing in the US
Performance
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Analyst insights
Import competition is strengthening because of Brazil and Vietnam's lower production costs and readily available resources. However, domestic manufacturers still have competi...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The engineered wood product manufacturing industry is experiencing a drop because of decreased housing starts. The drop in housing construction and high mortgage rates have l...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Engineered wood manufacturers locate near downstream markets, making the Southeast the most popular region for establishing operations. This region also has a quarter of the ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Market share is anchored by a few vertically integrated majors, led by Weyerhaeuser, that control over half the industry. Their scale, asset networks and entrenched customer ...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The presence of large companies such as Boise Cascade and Weyerhaeuser underscores the scale and complexity of engineered wood product manufacturing. These companies' size an...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of Weyerhaeuser Company's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Boise Cascade Company's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Weyerhaeuser Company, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Boise Cascade Company, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The cost of sawmill lumber, the primary raw material used in production, hugely influences this industry. Increasing lumber prices inflate manufacturing costs, potentially lo...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Purchases are a significant factor in the industry's costs, driven mainly by the prices of hardwood and softwood. However, manufacturers have maintained profitability by incr...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2019-2024)
- Industry Tax Structure (2019-2024)
- Income Statement (2019-2024)
- Balance Sheet (2019-2024)
- Liquidity Ratios (2019-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2019-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States is $4.1bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 206 businesses in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 9.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States has been declining at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States are Weyerhaeuser Company, Boise Cascade Company and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
What does the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Laminated veneer manufacturing and Hardwood veneer manufacturing are part of the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States is Weyerhaeuser Company.
How competitive is the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is low and increasing in the Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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