Market Data

UK timber imports remain subdued in H1 2026
by Jennie Ward|07 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...
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Construction activity to fall significantly in 2026
by Jennie Ward|27 July 26|Build, Supply
The CPA’s forecast for construction output has been downgraded further in its Summer forecast, published today, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East conflict that are starting to pass through to both the demand and cost sides of the UK economy. Construction output year-to-date so far in 2026...
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Navigate global timber supply chains with better data
by Liam Macandrew|10 March 26|Supply
We have launched two new data dashboards to bring greater transparency to our global timber supply chain – and add to the exclusive market insights available to our members. In an era defined by shifting global supply chains and heightened economic volatility, having access to up-to-date data and market intelligence...
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UK timber imports fall 2.2% in 2025 despite some growth areas
by Jennie Ward|06 March 26|Supply
Total UK timber and panel product imports reached 9.1 million m³ in 2025, representing a 2.2% decline compared with 2024, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) figures. While the overall figure indicates an overall reduction in volumes, the data also highlights a number of areas where imports grew during the...
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NHBC reports 11% year-on-year growth in UK new home registrations
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Build, Supply
UK new home registrations in 2025 rose 11% to 115,350 compared with the previous year's figures, according to the latest data from National House-Building Council (NHBC). Daniel Pearce, Corporate Strategy Director at NHBC, said: “Our latest figures show increased home building activity, although the volume of new homes built remains...
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CPA State of Trade Survey shows ‘limited signs of pickup’
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Build, Supply
The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey showed that construction product manufacturing gained little traction in Q3 2025.  While there was growth in sales volumes reported over the quarter for both heavy side and light side manufacturers, heavy side sales were still lower than the same quarter of...
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TDUK: Supporting the timber industry in 2025
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The Timber Development UK (TDUK) Global Market Conference on 5th November brought professionals from across the timber supply chain together to assess the year’s market performance and look ahead to 2026. Held against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty and reduced activity in the global timber trade, the event provided...
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Steady progress for timber frame amid structural challenges


by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The final session of the 2025 Timber Development UK Global Market Conference turned its attention to timber frame housing, with Andrew Orriss, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association (STA), presenting an update on capacity, demand, and the outlook for 2026. His analysis, followed by a discussion with Professor Noble...
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CPA Autumn Forecast predicts slower growth next year
by Jennie Ward|27 October 25|Build, Statistics, Supply
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has released its Autumn 2025 construction forecast, which says total construction output is forecast to grow by 1.1% in 2025 and 2.8% in 2026 - a significant revision down from the 1.9% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026 outlined in the previous forecast. Firms across the...
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Construction output shows slight summer growth despite ongoing challenges
by Jennie Ward|23 October 25|Build, Statistics, Supply
Total construction output grew by 0.3% in the three months to August 2025, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), reflecting a modest improvement despite continued volatility across the wider construction industry. Over the same period, UK GDP also increased slightly, suggesting that while growth...
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