UK timber imports remain subdued in H1 2026

UK timber imports remain subdued in H1 2026
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply
UK timber and panel product imports remained below last year’s levels during the first half of 2026, with weaker softwood and plywood volumes weighing on the market, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK). The combined volume of the UK’s main timber and panel product imports was...
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EU launches further investigation into Chinese plywood imports
by Jennie Ward|04 August 26|Build, Supply
The European Commission has opened a new anti-circumvention investigation into imports of certain Chinese plywood products, following concerns that some importers may be attempting to avoid existing anti-dumping duties by making minor modifications to the products. According to the Commission, the investigation focuses on hardwood plywood with an ultra-thin softwood...
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New TDUK Trade Note explains changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Requirements
by Jennie Ward|19 July 26|Build, Supply
Following recent changes at CITES COP20, a review was conducted on the UK’s Annex D listings and changes have since been reflected in the UK Statutory Instrument 2026/627. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants will require a suitable import notification to be completed with each...
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New TDUK Trade Note explains Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation changes
by Jennie Ward|14 July 26|Build, Supply
A new Trade Note from Timber Development UK is setting out what members need to know about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force in February 2025 and will be applied to shipments arriving at the EU border from 12 August 2026. The PPWR regulation requires...
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Uncertainty, compliance and supply challenges hit outlook for wood pallet and packaging sector
by Jennie Ward|06 April 26|Build, Supply
Changes to regulations, supply constraints, fuel prices impacts material costs, wider cost issues, and ongoing economic uncertainty are set to create some of the most challenging conditions for the wood pallet and packaging sector in the year ahead. That was the verdict of the recent Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)...
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TDUK joins PEFC at Estonia Market Seminar
by Jennie Ward|29 March 26|Build, Supply
PEFC UK Executive Director John Kirkby travelled to Tallinn, Estonia, on 18 March to take part in a market seminar organised by PEFC Estonia. The seminar, which was also run in conjunction with PEFC Belgium, aimed to showcase the market opportunities that are available for Estonian companies involved in the...
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New UK/EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreements
by Jennie Ward|10 March 26|Build, Supply
On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between the UK and the EU, but also...
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UK timber imports fall 2.2% in 2025 despite some growth areas
by Jennie Ward|06 March 26|Supply
Total UK timber and panel product imports reached 9.1 million m³ in 2025, representing a 2.2% decline compared with 2024, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) figures. While the overall figure indicates an overall reduction in volumes, the data also highlights a number of areas where imports grew during the...
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How the Ukraine crisis will affect timber imports
Arrests made against illegal wood product importers
by Jennie Ward|05 January 26|Supply
Five people have been detained and charged in Gdańsk, Poland, for being involved in the illegal import of wood products (plywood and mouldings) from Russia and Belarus, in breach of EU sanctions. These sanctions were introduced following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Gdańsk District Prosecutor’s Office announced the...
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CPA publishes guide to Declaration of Performance obligations
by Jennie Ward|18 November 25|Supply
A new guide to 'Understanding your Declaration of Performance obligations for the GB market' has been published by the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS). The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is a central requirement under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 (GB). It provides...
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