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The increasing construction sector is driving the market growth
The market CAGR for reclaimed lumber is anticipated to continue rising due to the construction industry's expansion. Due to the quickening industry and urbanization, construction activities have increased. Reclaimed lumber is in high demand for the construction of homes and businesses as a result of these construction activities. Used in a variety of construction tasks, reclaimed lumber is sturdy, steady, and long-lasting. For instance, the investment in building development went from $14294 million in April 2019 to $19273 million in 2020, as reported in a report by Statistics Canada's national statistical agency in June 2021. The 2022 U.S.
Constructing Cost Trends report also shows an increase in residential building, which will continue to increase the demand for labor and materials, intensify competition, and put pressure on costs. Since the pandemic's beginning, total construction investment in the US has climbed by 16%. The market for reclaimed lumber is therefore rising due to the expanding construction industry.
Additionally, growing government efforts to promote green construction will boost demand for flooring, which will eventually boost the market for recovered lumber. While the UK government introduced a program named "The Green Homes Grant" in September 2020. This program aims to assist homeowners by covering the cost of eco-friendly house upgrades and enhancing energy efficiency. To assist householders in making environmentally friendly home modifications, the government would provide two-thirds funding up to $6500 (£5,000 or £10,000) (for low-income families).
However, to enhance their nations, governments all around the world are focusing on modernizing their infrastructure. For instance, the DPIIT revealed that between April 2000 and June 2020, India's infrastructure activities sectors received FDI inflows of USD 25.69 billion and USD 16.97 billion, respectively. These investments have in the past and will continue to do so to support the growth of the construction industry. The expanding building industry is also anticipated to fuel the expansion of the world market for salvaged wood.
Some of the crucial tactics business players use to keep a competitive edge in the salvaged lumber market include mergers and acquisitions.
Furthermore, a crucial trend that is becoming increasingly popular in the reclaimed lumber market is product innovation. Major market participants are creating cutting-edge products to maintain their position in the reclaimed lumber market. For instance, a unique, limited-edition dining table made of waste wood was created in July 2022 by Studio HENK, a Dutch furniture firm, in collaboration with Renewi, a UK-based waste management company specializing in reclaimed lumber goods. This dining table was fashioned with salvaged wood from old Amsterdam canal homes that was discovered on the street and is entirely comprised of reclaimed coniferous wood.
Thus, driving the reclaimed lumber market revenue. Urban Machine is a robotics firm for green building conversion by Oct 2023. The organization’s mission involves turning the enormous amount of crushed wood from construction and demolition sites into locally derived and mass-produced top-grade lumber. Longleaf put forward a line of recycled or reclaimed chestnut wood in 2023. The color options range from dark chocolate to latte. The owners of Worldwide Steel announced in 2023 that they were looking forward to acquiring Elmwood Reclaimed Timber.
Mountain Pine Manufacturing announced plans for further development of an innovative reclaimed wood production facility in Moffat County, USA, in March 2023.
The increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility is driving a notable shift towards reclaimed lumber, as it offers a viable solution for reducing waste and conserving natural resources.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency