A process for the manufacture of wood composite materials includes the steps of: preparation of a thermally curable resin by reacting a polycondensation-capable phenolic compound and/or an amino plastic forming agent with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) under conditions leading to the formation of polycondensation products, bringing the resin into contact with lignocellulose-containing material, and curing the resin with formation of the wood composite material. The 5-hydroxymethylfurfural includes at least one HMF oligomer. Further, wood composite materials are obtainable by the process.