Timber imports nudge upwards during Q3, though year-to-date volumes remain below 2024

Timber imports nudge upwards during Q3, though year-to-date volumes remain below 2024
by Jennie Ward|08 December 25|Statistics, Supply
New timber import figures covering Q3 2025 reveal an ongoing mixed picture for the sector, with year-to-date volumes still trailing 2024 but showing some signs of improvement as the year progressed. The latest statistics from Timber Development UK confirm that total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached...
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EU and UK timber industry reaffirms its commitment against illegal imports
by Jennie Ward|18 November 25|Supply
Key organisations across the EU and UK timber industry have issued a statement reiterating its 'unwavering commitment' against imports of Russian and Belarusian wood products. The statement says: "More than three-and-a-half years after sanctions were introduced on the imports of wood products from Russia and Belarus by the EU and the...
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The outlook for global sawmilling – balancing supply and demand
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Build, Supply
At the Timber Development UK Global Market Conference, Markus Henningsson of SCA delivered a detailed picture of global sawmilling trends and what they could mean for the timber sector in 2026. His presentation, Can the UK Meet Demand?, explored the supply and demand balance across key regions, from North America to...
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UK softwood market finds room for cautious optimism despite pressures
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The UK Challenges in the Softwood Sector panel at this year’s Global Market Conference brought together senior figures from some of Europe’s largest sawmilling groups to discuss supply, demand and market expectations for 2026. Hosted by Timber Development UK (TDUK) Chief Executive David Hopkins, the panel featured Markus Henningsson of SCA, Neil...
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Sourcing Timber Responsibly | New course available on Wood Campus
by Liam Macandrew|24 October 25|Education
To harness the full environmental benefits of timber as a sustainable building material, it is essential that all timber products are responsibly sourced. Knowledge is a crucial element to making this a reality. To enhance confidence and competence around responsible sourcing in the UK, TDUK has launched a new online...
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Leading Sawmillers Unite with Confor to Champion UK Timber
by Guest Author|13 October 25|Supply
BSW Timber, James Jones & Sons and Glennon Brothers are delighted to announce the establishment of a unique partnership, as they join forces to promote UK timber and reduce reliance on imported materials. In an industry first, the UK’s three largest sawmillers – BSW Timber, James Jones & Sons, and...
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Challenging times for Swedish sawmills and the global timber market
by Jennie Ward|01 October 25|Build, Supply
Olle Berg of Setra Group offers his thoughts on the global timber market. The cautious optimism surrounding a mild recovery from the global recession that emerged in Q4 2024 has gradually faded as 2025 has progressed. Following Donald Trump’s inauguration as President in November 2024, the political agenda pursued by...
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EU Commission proposes to delay EUDR by another year
by Jennie Ward|29 September 25|Supply
The European Commission (EC) has announced it is considering delaying the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) by another year, citing concerns that the IT system may not be ready in time to cope with the amount of data it will be asked to handle. This change will still...
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What is engineered timber?
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Build, Supply
TDUK member Buckland Timber explores the definition of engineered timber and explains why it is a great option for many projects. Engineered timber is a broad term that can apply to several building materials, including glulam. When people talk about engineered timber or engineered wood, there’s a big range of...
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Trade Note: EUDR Implementation in Northern Ireland
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Supply
With less than six months until the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) TDUK has had many calls from members seeking clarity on the position in Northern Ireland. We have yet to receive any such clarity from the Government, but this Trade Note sets out our working assumption that companies...
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