Hardwood specialist Danzer has reported an increase in annual revenue of 4.5% in 2025 to €169m.
Danzer said 2025 was a year marked by challenges, but it “successfully defended and strengthened its market position”. It maintained a clear strategic focus on technical veneers, complementing the design and functional possibilities of natural wood.
“Persistent geopolitical uncertainties, a weak construction sector in Europe, and accelerated industry consolidation created challenging operating conditions,” the company said.
“The situation was compounded by US tariffs, which weighed on international trade and triggered additional market turbulence. Against this backdrop, Danzer’s revenue growth of clearly more than four per cent underscores the resilience of its business model.”
Danzer CEO Hans-Joachim Danzer said alongside decorative veneers and parquet lamellas, Danzer is consciously driving the development of technical veneers: by producing new veneer structures and combining them with materials such as aluminium, copper, and brass.
“This approach opens up entirely new design possibilities for designers and processors, while assuring consistent quality and availability,” he said.
“It also enables Danzer to position itself as an innovation leader at the intersection of nature and technology.”
Danzer believes this approach sets it apart from pure-play raw material suppliers.
Regarding sustainability, the company said the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) remains a key focus for the industry. It said it had already implemented the necessary internal processes and traceability systems in 2025, so is prepared for the requirements of the EUDR when it enters into force.
“This is increasingly paying off: more and more customers are consciously turning to suppliers that are already in a position to meet the upcoming regulatory requirements,” it added.
