Wood and Timber EPDs in Europe: The Data Guide
If you make lumber, engineered wood, wood-based panels, or timber cladding and want to get specified more often, this is your 2026 snapshot. Below is a data-rich view of who is publishing EPDs in Europe for wood products, which program operators and PCRs they use, and what renewal pressure is coming next.
The five‑year picture at a glance
Across Europe, wood and engineered timber manufacturers published 42 currently valid EPDs over the last five years. Those EPDs came from 20 manufacturers, issued through 4 program operators, using 11 distinct PCRs. The most recent EPD in this set was published on Feb 15, 2024 for Fibrolith® lightweight panels by Fibrolith Dämmstoffe GmbH under IBU (expiry Feb 15, 2029).
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Two takeaways stand out. Momentum clearly peaked in 2023. Then 2024 cooled, which often happens when teams regroup around updated PCRs or plan multi‑plant rollouts for the next cycle.
Where the EPDs are published (program operators)
Program operator choice is not cosmetic. It shapes timelines, reviewer availability, and how easily specifiers find your declaration.
- EPD Hub handled 18 EPDs across 7 manufacturers. That is broad adoption rather than a single‑customer spike, a sign of ease for wood panels and finishes.
- EPD International AB handled 18 EPDs across 10 manufacturers. This points to strong reach among export‑oriented brands that want their EPDs recognized across markets.
- IBU published 5 EPDs for 2 manufacturers. The footprint is smaller in wood but respected with architects in DACH.
- EPD Norway shows 1 EPD from 1 manufacturer. Useful if Nordic tenders are core to the strategy.
If your goal is speed with a clean European footprint, both EPD Hub and EPD International AB are well traveled paths for wood products. If you sell heavily in Germany and Austria, IBU can be the familiar door buyers look for.
Who is publishing (manufacturer snapshot)
This five‑year set is not dominated by a single giant. The top publishers include Stenvalls Trä AB with 7 EPDs, followed by Sioo Holding AB, Södra Wood A/S, and Fibrolith Dämmstoffe GmbH at 4 each. AS Barrus and Valbo trä contributed 3 each. Many others appear with one or two EPDs, from AKRITAS S.A. to Siparila Oy.
A helpful marker on timing. The latest EPD is Fibrolith® lightweight panels (Feb 15, 2024, IBU) with a validity through Feb 15, 2029. Five years is the typical renewal cadence in leading European programs (EPD International GPI, 2024) (EPD International GPI, 2024) and is also reflected in IBU rules (IBU Programme Rules, 2024) (IBU, 2024).
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The PCRs that matter right now
Think of the PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Here is what wood manufacturers actually used in Europe over the last five years, with counts and latest expiries.
| PCR (short label) | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.0 (Feb 1, 2022) | 18 | Nov 24, 2028 |
| EPD International 2019:14 (EN 15804+A2) 1.3.3 | 5 | Jul 24, 2028 |
| Part B: Wood cement or mineral‑bonded wood panels | 5 | Feb 15, 2029 |
| EPD International 2019:14 1.2.5 | 4 | Jun 8, 2028 |
| PCR 2012:01 Sub‑PCR‑E (EN 16485) 2021‑11‑08 | 2 | Dec 17, 2028 |
| Sustainability of construction works (NF EN 15804+A2 addendum) | 2 | Dec 17, 2028 |
| NPCR 015 Part B Wood and wood‑based products | 1 | Sep 14, 2027 |
| EPD International 2019:14 c‑PCR‑006 (2019‑12‑20) | 1 | Feb 24, 2027 |
| c‑PCR‑006 Being updated (2019‑12‑20) | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| PCR EPD Norway EN 15804 | 1 | Feb 8, 2026 |
| Unknown PCR | 1 | Feb 8, 2026 |
The center of gravity is clear. Manufacturers leaned heavily on EPD Hub’s Core PCR v1.0 and EPD International’s 2019:14 series, both aligned to EN 15804+A2. That is the right neighborhood for apples‑to‑apples comparison with competitors in tenders (CEN EN 15804+A2, 2019).
What this means for planning. If you are launching new EPDs, aim for PCRs with expiries in late 2028 or later so you do not walk into a mid‑cycle rework. If you must use a niche Part B PCR, check its renewal calendar early.
The renewal clock (2026 to 2030)
Renewal pressure shapes sales risk. Here is what expires when among the current EPDs.
| Year | EPDs expiring | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | Single‑item expiries across c‑PCR‑006, EPD Norway EN 15804, and older references (earliest Feb 8). |
| 2027 | 5 | Includes NPCR 015 and one c‑PCR‑006 item (latest Sep 14). |
| 2028 | 26 | The big wave. Many EPD Hub Core PCR v1.0 and EPD International 2019:14 items reach term across the year. |
| 2029 | 5 | Wood‑cement Part B set carries into early 2029. |
| 2030 | 0 | No expiries in this set. |
If one of your flagship SKUs is in the 2028 stack, put a pin in your calendar now. Start update scoping nine to twelve months before expiry so verifiers and labs have room. The five‑year window is generous until it suddenly isn’t.
How much work is done by EPD consultants
35 of the 42 EPDs were produced with help from an EPD service provider. That is a strong signal. For most wood manufacturers, the bottleneck is not modeling skill, it is getting clean data out of mills and suppliers. A white‑glove EPD partner can collect utility data, production volumes, timber sourcing specifics, transport routes, and waste streams with less disruption to operations. If you want an example of this model, see Parq.
A practical tip. If your team is new to EN 16485 and EN 15804 module boundaries, get an expert to set the product system and data collection template on day one. You save weeks of back‑and‑forth.
Notable absences in this wood set (and why that matters)
A few household names in European timber are absent from the wood category snapshot above, even though they do have current EPDs in adjacent product families or under national databases.
EGGER appears with laminate flooring under IBU, with an EPD that runs through Apr 14, 2026. That is a valid route for interior applications that buyers often search under flooring.
Kronospan lists multiple panel and surface EPDs with long tails into 2030. If you compete in MDF, HDF, or melamine‑faced boards, assume specifiers will find those.
HASSLACHER has glulam and CLT EPDs in the French INIES context, which satisfy many project needs in France. Binderholz shows expired items in public sources and may be between cycles. Moelven shows EPD activity, though some are for related building products rather than sawn timber.
Why call this out. If these peers show up on your bid list and you cannot surface a product‑specific EPD in the same category, buyers face a penalty using generic data. Many will avoid that and pick the product with a verified declaration instead. Dont let a paperwork gap shape the shortlist.
Picking your program operator and PCR without spinning wheels
- Benchmark first. Check which operator and PCR competitors chose for similar SKUs. Match where comparison matters.
- Think renewal runway. Favor PCRs with expiries at least two years out. Avoid painting yourself into a corner.
- Choose a reviewer bench you can actually book. Popular operators are efficient, but peak seasons get busy.
- Lock your reference year early. Mills that close fiscal books in January tend to move faster on data collection.
When we help manufacturers get from decision to published EPD, the biggest win is ruthless data collection and project management. That keeps R&D and plant teams focused on production while the EPD work moves forward cleanly.
What to do next
If you are staring at a 2026 or 2027 expiry, treat it like a product launch. Slot in a pre‑verification check, confirm PCR fit, and pre‑book the verifier. If you are starting from zero, pick one hero product per family and get that first EPD out, then scale.
I use the global public registry that most architects and specifiers consult to build the dataset summarized here. Because of normal loading delays, some EPDs from late 2025 may not be reflected yet. If you want the full up‑to‑date background data behind this article or want quick help picking the best‑fit PCR and program operator for an upcoming EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to hop on a short call and share the analysis free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators handled most wood EPDs in Europe over the last five years?
EPD Hub and EPD International AB each handled 18 EPDs, spanning 7 and 10 manufacturers respectively. IBU handled 5 across 2 manufacturers, and EPD Norway handled 1.
What PCRs dominate wood EPDs in Europe right now?
EPD Hub Core PCR v1.0 and EPD International 2019:14 series (EN 15804+A2) lead the pack. Several niche Part B PCRs appear for mineral‑bonded wood panels and national additions such as NF EN 15804+A2.
When will most current wood EPDs expire?
2028 is the big wave with 26 expiries, followed by smaller waves in 2026 (4) and 2027 (5). Five items run into early 2029.
Do most wood EPDs use outside consultants?
Yes. 35 of 42 EPDs in this set were produced with an EPD service provider, which suggests manufacturers lean on partners for data collection and modeling.
How often should we plan to renew an EPD in Europe?
Most leading programs set a five‑year validity. Plan updates nine to twelve months before expiry to avoid sales disruption. (EPD International GPI, 2024) (EPD International GPI, 2024) and (IBU Programme Rules, 2024) (IBU, 2024).
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
