softwoods

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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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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Member Profile: ‘Small team, big timber impact’
by Jennie Ward|23 October 25|Build, Supply
Timber Connection is a privately-owned hardwood and premium-grade softwood importer that brings passion and knowledge to the UK timber sector. Supplying Timber visited them to find out more.   In a timber market dominated by multinational businesses, UK importer Timber Connection stands as proof that being modest, nimble, and deeply...
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Member Profile: ‘Tradition, Quality and Timber That Lasts’
by Jennie Ward|21 October 25|Build, Supply
Supplying Timber spoke to Sykes Timber to learn how the sixth-generation timber merchant is blending tradition, innovation, and education to challenge industry norms.   Now in its sixth generation, Sykes Timber is a business built on experience, long-term thinking and a deep understanding of wood. Based in Warwickshire, the company...
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‘We’re working to get timber a bigger slice of the UK construction pie’
by Jennie Ward|10 November 23|Build, Statistics, Supply
Nick Boulton, Head of Technical and Trade Policy at TDUK, explored the UK softwood market at the recent Global Market Conference, giving his predictions on what lies ahead for 2024. "There has been turmoil and shock in the market, but UK softwood consumption is increasing and TDUK is working hard...
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Softwood demand grows
Softwoods start 2023 on a high
by Jennie Ward|16 May 23|Supply
The softwood category started 2023 on a high, with volumes up 12% compared to January 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK statistics. The latest softwood import figures suggest that normality may finally be returning to the market after a challenging few years, according to TDUK’s Head of Technical...
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economic forecast
CPA delves into Spring Economic Forecast
by Jennie Ward|11 May 23|Statistics, Supply
In a recent webinar, economics expert Professor Noble Francis went behind the headline statistics to discuss the latest CPA Spring Economic Forecast in more detail. Here, we reveal what he believes lies ahead for the construction supply chain. Construction output is set to contract by 6.4% during 2023, according to...
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