Imports

UK timber imports remain subdued in H1 2026

by Jennie Ward|07 September 2607 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...

Turkey bans Oak product imports

by Jennie Ward|10 August 2610 August 26|Build, Supply

Turkey has implemented a total ban on Oak product imports. The ban, which was introduced on 4 August, applies globally to all Oak product suppliers, and includes products such as red and white Oak and kiln-dried (KD) Oak timber. This means exporters are now unable to ship Oak products to...

EU launches further investigation into Chinese plywood imports

by Jennie Ward|04 August 2604 August 26|Build, Supply

The European Commission has opened a new anti-circumvention investigation into imports of certain Chinese plywood products, following concerns that some importers may be attempting to avoid existing anti-dumping duties by making minor modifications to the products. According to the Commission, the investigation focuses on hardwood plywood with an ultra-thin softwood...

New TDUK Trade Note explains changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Requirements

by Jennie Ward|19 July 2619 July 26|Build, Supply

Following recent changes at CITES COP20, a review was conducted on the UK’s Annex D listings and changes have since been reflected in the UK Statutory Instrument 2026/627. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants will require a suitable import notification to be completed with each...

New TDUK Trade Note explains Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation changes

by Jennie Ward|14 July 2614 July 26|Build, Supply

A new Trade Note from Timber Development UK is setting out what members need to know about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force in February 2025 and will be applied to shipments arriving at the EU border from 12 August 2026. The PPWR regulation requires...

UK Government to Open Consultation to Strengthen UK Timber Regulations

by TDUK|29 June 2629 June 26|Supply, Sustainability

The UK Government’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a statement confirming the opening of a consultation about strengthening the current UK timber regulations. The consultation will be launched later this year. It follows months of discussion over the enhancement of existing laws and...

Softwood imports remain resilient despite mixed Q1 market performance

by Jennie Ward|08 June 2608 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...

Forestry Commission publishes new updates for Forestry Traders

by Jennie Ward|07 May 2607 May 26|Build, Supply

The Forestry Commission has issued an update on recent regulatory changes that forestry traders must be aware of, including new landing requirements when importing conifer wood, wood products and isolated bark from France. There are also other changes to phytosanitary rules, amendments to the use of document entry code 9115...

TDUK joins PEFC at Estonia Market Seminar

by Jennie Ward|29 March 2629 March 26|Build, Supply

PEFC UK Executive Director John Kirkby travelled to Tallinn, Estonia, on 18 March to take part in a market seminar organised by PEFC Estonia. The seminar, which was also run in conjunction with PEFC Belgium, aimed to showcase the market opportunities that are available for Estonian companies involved in the...

TDUK Trade Note: Conifer Notification & Sustainable Sourcing

by Jennie Ward|10 March 2610 March 26|Build, Supply

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