Demand

Softwood imports
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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Timber’s future
Timber’s future remains bright despite turbulent times
by Jack Clappen|03 November 22|Supply
More than 130 industry leaders came together yesterday to discuss the state of the timber trade at Timber Development’s UK’s (TDUK) Global Market Conference – in what is the most important event in the calendar year for timber suppliers. While speakers warned of stormy weather amidst gloomy economic projections for...
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timber forest
A positive market outlook – despite reduced growth
by TDUK|15 September 22|Statistics, Supply
The market outlook for the timber industry remains strong despite concerns over rising inflation and reduced growth. Nick Boulton, head of technical and trade at Timber Development UK, explains. The timber industry experienced an interesting start to 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and Timber Development UK’s latest market...
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Timber Development UK release first market statement of 2022
Timber Development UK release first market statement of 2022
by TDUK|23 March 22|Supply
Following an extraordinary year for the timber industry, Timber Development UK has released a market statement to provide greater clarity on the current supply and demand situation.
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Timber Development UK Market Statement – March 2022
by TDUK|21 March 22|Supply
Just as there appeared to be a return to some form of ‘normality’ on the horizon, an illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia has brought any sense of potential calm in the market to a halt by ensuring that supply will remain tight and prices firm for the foreseeable future.
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TTF Market Statement – Jul 2021
by TDUK|21 July 21|Statistics
A joint market statement from the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) and Swedish Wood points to a likely easing of supply tension in the timber market as the pandemic eases.
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