TDUK and British Retail Consortium publish new EUDR guidance for UK businesses

TDUK and British Retail Consortium publish new EUDR guidance for UK businesses
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has partnered with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to publish a new guidance document helping UK retailers and supply chain businesses understand and prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The new publication, EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Strategic Implications for Retailers and GB Supply Chains, provides...
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Stora Enso concludes negotiations on sawmill closure
by Jennie Ward|20 September 26|Build, Supply
Stora Enso has completed negotiations on the permanent closure of its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, Finland. Sawmill production in Northern Finland will be centralised from Veitsiluoto to the company’s other sawmills. As a result of the decision, approximately 60 people will be made redundant. In August 2026, Stora Enso announced...
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Metsä Wood sharpens its UK growth strategy
by Jennie Ward|16 September 26|Build, Supply
Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, is moving forward with a clear growth strategy focused on building a balanced and resilient customer base through reliable supply, competitive solutions and long-term customer partnerships. This follows recent customer portfolio changes, and after making significant investments in an ERP system. The company has...
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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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Construction activity to fall significantly in 2026
by Jennie Ward|27 July 26|Build, Supply
The CPA’s forecast for construction output has been downgraded further in its Summer forecast, published today, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East conflict that are starting to pass through to both the demand and cost sides of the UK economy. Construction output year-to-date so far in 2026...
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Confidence and rising costs remain challenging, says first-ever TDUK Market Briefing
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published its first-ever Market Briefing, bringing together economic analysis, market data and insight from businesses across the supply chain to provide a detailed picture of the issues shaping the timber industry during the first half of 2026. Drawing on contributions from timber merchants, sawmills, manufacturers and...
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Softwood imports remain resilient despite mixed Q1 market performance
by Jennie Ward|08 June 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Softwood import volumes remained marginally ahead of the same period last year during the first quarter of 2026, despite continued pressure across parts of the UK timber and panel products market, according to the latest Timber Development UK market statistics. The combined import volumes of the main timber and panel...
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Merchant sales down -8.1% year-on-year in Q1 2026
by Jennie Ward|04 June 26|Build, Supply
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ like-for-like value sales for Q1 2026, adjusted to remove the impact of trading days, were -3.2% lower than Q1 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -8.1%, with product prices increasing +5.4%.
 
With no difference in trading days, unadjusted...
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CPA survey reveals declining sales during Q1 2026
by Jennie Ward|19 May 26|Build, Supply
It has been a difficult three months for the UK construction industry according to the latest Construction Products Association State of Trade Survey. Both heavyside and lightside manufacturers reported declining sales compared with Q4 2025, which is the first time that sales have declined for both segments of construction product...
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One week left to respond to key Construction Products Safety consultation
by Jennie Ward|12 May 26|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK is urging members and the wider supply chain to review its latest Trade Note on the proposed General Safety Requirement (GSR) for construction products, with just one week remaining to respond to the Government consultation, which closes on 20 May 2026. The new Trade Note sets out...
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