Timber imports decline in 2022 but continue long-term average growth.

import patterns
Timber imports decline in 2022 but continue long-term average growth.
by Jack Clappen|10 March 23|Statistics, Supply
Imports of the main timber and panel products in 2022 were 2.4 million m3 lower than over the same period in 2021, according to the latest TDUK statistics. The quantity of all imports in 2022 totalled 9.3 million m3, a decline of 20% from last year. This was driven by...
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Where timber comes from
Do you know where your timber comes from?
by Jennie Ward|27 February 23|Build, Supply
Brazil is a significant global exporter of timber products. We spoke to Abimci (The Brazilian Association for Mechanically Processed Timber) to find out more about Brazilian timber exports to the UK. Brazil has the second largest forest cover in the world with a forest area of about 495 million hectares...
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forecast 2023
Ride out the choppy waters
by Jennie Ward|23 February 23|Build, Supply
The long-term future for timber construction remains bright despite turbulent times ahead for 2023. The timber supply chain – alongside the wider construction industry – is facing stormy weather amidst gloomy economic projections for the UK in 2023, as recession looms and the cost of living pushes prices higher. But...
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import patterns
More ‘regular’ timber import patterns seen in Q4 2022, says TDUK
by Jack Clappen|09 February 23|Supply
The gap between record 2021 volumes and low 2022 volumes began to close in November, with imports resembling more regular winter totals. The disparity in total volumes between 2021 and 2022 was just 14% in November, compared to 22% in October and 21% in September. The reduced disparity between 2021...
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timber import patterns
Timber import patterns witnessed a considerable shift in 2022, says TDUK
by Jack Clappen|10 January 23|Statistics, Supply
2022 witnessed a considerable shift in timber trading patterns, with the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Latvia, and China supplying significant volumes to the UK. Softwood imports from the ROI increased by 48% in 2022, overtaking supplies from both Germany and Russia. This comes despite low overall softwood volumes, with imports...
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timber import patterns
Average yearly timber import totals remain steady, despite steep declines in 2022, says TDUK
by Jack Clappen|15 December 22|Design
Average timber import totals from 2010 to 2022 have seen steady growth, despite significant fluctuation in 2021 and 2022, according to the latest TDUK statistics. The moving average of timber imports has increased by 2.3 million m3 since 2010, suggesting long-term stability in the timber supply chain. This can be...
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timber import patterns
High stocks and market uncertainty reflected in timber import patterns, says TDUK
by Jack Clappen|18 November 22|Statistics, Supply
Timber import totals fell for a fourth consecutive month in August 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK statistics. Overall import volumes in the first eight months of 2022 stood at 6.8 million m3 – the lowest January to August total since 2016. Softwood import reductions are largely responsible,...
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timber import patterns
Timber imports decline but stocks remain steady, says TDUK
by Jack Clappen|18 October 22|Supply
Timber supply in the UK remains strong despite falling import volumes in July 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK statistics. Overall import volumes in the first seven months of 2022 stand at 6.1 million m3 – 1.1 million m3 lower than the same period in 2021. Despite this,...
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wood harvesting
Firm Prices and Steady Imports Characterise Early Q2
by TDUK|08 July 22|Supply
Steady demand and increasing operational costs ensured that timber prices and import volumes remained firm in April 2022, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
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Winter statistics show return to more regular patterns
Winter statistics show return to more regular patterns, says TTF
by TDUK|03 March 22|Supply
Timber and panel products experienced an expected decline in import volumes in December 2021, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) statistics.
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