临沂加快从“板材之都”转向“木业之都”

Core Insights - The 10th World Wood-based Panel Conference was held in Linyi, focusing on the theme "Full Chain Resonance, Quality Improvement and Renewal" to discuss high-quality development paths for the wood-based panel industry [1] - Linyi aims to become China's largest formaldehyde-free board production base and the largest integrated home furnishing production base in Northern China, transitioning from "City of Panels" to "City of Wood" [1] Industry Overview - Linyi has over 30 years of development in the high-end panel and green smart home industry, with more than 10,000 enterprises and a workforce of one million [2] - In the previous year, the output value of large-scale enterprises reached 135.1 billion, with the total industry chain value exceeding 300 billion, making it the largest and most iconic industry chain in Linyi [2] - Linyi's complete industry chain includes upstream raw materials, midstream plywood, particleboard, fiberboard, and downstream furniture, custom home furnishings, and smart home products, with significant market shares in various segments [2] Market Dynamics - As of the end of 2024, there are over 8,600 wood-based panel production enterprises in China, a decrease of 14.9% from the previous year, while production capacity has increased by 8.41% to 362 million cubic meters per year [3] - The overall wood-based panel production in China is expected to grow by 3.9% year-on-year in 2024, with consumption increasing by 3.5% [3] - International trade shows positive trends, with export volume increasing by 23.3% and export value rising by 9.7% year-on-year [3]