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Sustainable Development in Poland: Timber Construction on the Rise

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Sustainable development has become a top priority for global efforts to reduce the negative impact of economic activities on the environment. In response, Polish companies are increasingly focusing on sustainable construction, with a growing interest in timber construction. According to a new report, the number of new wooden buildings in Poland is expected to increase by 52.18% between 2018 and 2022, driven by the growing demand for sustainable development and EU regulations. The estimated value of the timber construction market in Poland reached 3.5 billion PLN in 2022, with affordable wood materials being a key factor in the sector's further development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The number of new wooden buildings in Poland is expected to increase by 52.18% between 2018 and 2022.
  • The share of wooden structures in the Polish residential construction market will remain small, accounting for 0.62% of all projects in 2022.
  • The estimated value of the timber construction market in Poland reached 3.5 billion PLN in 2022.
  • Affordable wood materials are a key factor in the further development of the sector.
  • EU regulations and sustainable development goals are driving the growth of timber construction in Poland.
  • The construction industry, especially those using wood, represents an important potential for Polish companies to contribute to sustainable development and economic growth.

Statistics:

  • 52.18% increase in the number of new wooden buildings in Poland between 2018 and 2022.
  • 0.62% share of wooden structures in the Polish residential construction market in 2022.
  • 3.5 billion PLN estimated value of the timber construction market in Poland in 2022.
  • Growing demand for sustainable development and EU regulations driving the growth of timber construction in Poland.

Sources:

  • NewsRx. Investigators at Faculty of Engineering Describe Findings in Sustainable Development (Timber Construction In Poland: an Analysis of Its Contribution To Sustainable Development and Economic Growth). Ecology, Environment & Conservation. May 23, 2025; p 482.
  • Drewno. Prace Naukowe, Doniesienia, Komunikaty = Wood. Research Papers, Reports, Announcements, 2025;68(215).
  • Inst Technol Drewna, Winiarska St 1, Posnan, 60-654, Poland.
  • Lukasz Kamil Mazur, Helena Chodkowska Univ Technol & Econ, Faculty of Engineering, Warsaw, Poland.

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