Where will the UK get its wood from in future?

Where will the UK get its wood from in future?
by Jennie Ward|14 April 25|Build, Supply
Tom Coates Tom Coates, Area Harvesting and Supply Manager for James Jones & Sons, gives his views on the forestry changes needed to make sure England has enough homegrown timber for the future. The supporting document for the current Land Use Framework consultation doesn’t inspire much confidence that the wood...
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WiMFIF event promotes timber and woodland management
by Jennie Ward|07 April 25|Build, Supply
On 18 March, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) hosted a Timber in Construction project-specific event at its Skylon Campus, with presentations from several TiC innovation fund project leads. The event brought together research covering supply chain integration, novel product innovations and modern methods of outreach and...
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What impact will US tariffs have on the UK timber market?
by Jennie Ward|07 April 25|Build, Supply
Amidst rising economic uncertainty, our latest TDUK trade note explores the impact that US tariffs - and any UK Government response - could have on the UK timber market. The importance of the industry staying aligned both in the UK, and globally, is essential. The UK is currently facing 10% tariffs, while...
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UK construction sees increased Pine supplies as timber mix evolves
by Jonathan Gutierrez|20 March 25|Build, Corporate, Supply
The UK construction supply chain is seeing an increase in imports of European Redwood (Pine) as European sawmills face significant disruptions that are impacting the availability of European Whitewood (Spruce). Timber Development UK has issued a Trade Note on the subject, reassuring members that this does not mean there is...
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Timber imports up for 2024, TDUK figures show
by Jennie Ward|06 March 25|Build, Corporate, Supply
A stronger end to 2024 saw volumes of the main timber and panel products imports finish the year up by 0.5% when compared with 2023 – an increase of 45,000m3. Import volumes have steadily improved since Q3 2022, with the final quarter of 2024 showing volumes 13.1% higher than the...
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Timber import deficit falls to just 0.2%, latest figures show
by Jennie Ward|06 February 25|Build, Supply
Volumes of the main timber and panel products imports in the 11 months to November 2024 were very similar to 2023 volumes, down by just 0.2% (around 20,000m3) as we approached the end of the year.  Solid wood imports between January and November 2024 were 0.3% higher than over the...
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October sees 15% rise in timber import volumes, statistics show
by Jennie Ward|10 January 25|Build, Corporate, Supply
Volumes of all the main timber and panel products were much higher in October 2024, resulting in an overall 15% uplift in imports, according to the latest figures from Timber Development UK (TDUK). October’s surge in demand is the latest positive sign in a year of gradual improvements in volumes,...
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The November/December 2024 issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|06 December 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the November/December issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The November/December issue is an essential read...
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Q3 2024 sees volumes rise for softwood, OSB and EWP
by Jennie Ward|06 December 24|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber import volumes for Q3 of 2024 were encouragingly ahead of Q3 2023 for softwood, OSB and engineered wood products, but these increases were counterbalanced by falls elsewhere in the market. While softwood imports in Q3 2024 were 1% higher compared to Q3 2023, and OSB and Engineered Wood Products...
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market demand
‘Build long-term relationships to help manage market demand’
by Jennie Ward|14 November 24|Supply
Mike Glennon, Joint Managing Director of Glennon Brothers, and Graham Blyth, Sales Director at James Jones & Sons brought an international perspective to the TDUK Global Market Conference, exploring the challenges and outlook for British and Irish sawmills. They highlighted the UK’s lack of timber production capacity and were among...
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