2022 witnessed steady growth in the global wooden structure construction industry, driven by low-carbon development demands. China’s market scale reached a new high of 179 billion yuan that year, with the 华东 region (East China) contributing the largest share due to its mature supply chain and policy support . Globally, the sector maintained upward momentum, with heavy timber buildings gaining traction as a low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete structures.
Technological innovation became a key driver in 2022. In China, projects like the “Ruixue” Multi-Functional Exhibition Hall in Tianfu Agricultural Expo Park adopted digital wood construction and 3D printing technologies—wooden robots achieved high-precision cutting of curved components, while 3D printing covered a 2,000-square-meter roof, simplifying traditional construction processes . Internationally, cross-laminated timber (CLT) was widely used: the U.S. opened the 86.4-meter Ascent MKE Tower (the world’s tallest wooden building then), and Russia launched 4-story CLT residential projects as part of its wooden building development roadmap .
Policy and market demand synergized industry development. Russia approved a 2024 roadmap for wooden buildings, supporting CLT pilot projects to boost deep wood processing . Globally, the revised International Building Code allowed 18-story wooden buildings, expanding application scenarios. Market demand shifted from low-rise villas to multi-story residences and public facilities, though cost constraints and wood supply concerns remained .
