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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...

TDUK Statistics – Q2 2026

by Jennie Ward|07 September 2611 September 26|Statistics

Import data and trends for the main timber and panel products consumed in the UK.

Confidence and rising costs remain challenging, says first-ever TDUK Market Briefing

by Jennie Ward|03 July 2613 July 26|Build, Statistics, Supply

Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published its first-ever Market Briefing, bringing together economic analysis, market data and insight from businesses across the supply chain to provide a detailed picture of the issues shaping the timber industry during the first half of 2026. Drawing on contributions from timber merchants, sawmills, manufacturers and...

TDUK Market Briefing – Q2 2026

by Jennie Ward|03 July 2603 July 26|Build, Policy, Statistics, Supply

The TDUK Market Briefing is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help stakeholders from across the timber sector better understand the timber market and current economic conditions.

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...

TDUK Statistics – Q1 2026

by Jennie Ward|04 June 2604 June 26|Statistics

Import data and trends for the main timber and panel products consumed in the UK.

TDUK Statistics – Full Year 2025 (Revised)

by Liam Macandrew|05 May 2605 May 26|Statistics

Import data and trends for the main timber and panel products consumed in the UK.

Have your say on CPA State of Trade Survey

by Jennie Ward|06 April 2606 April 26|Build, Supply

The Construction Products Association's (CPA) State of Trade survey for Q1 2026 is now open. The CPA is asking construction companies and TDUK members to complete the survey and have their say on the state of trade in your sub-sector during the January-March period of 2026. Your answers will help...

UK timber imports fall 2.2% in 2025 despite some growth areas

by Jennie Ward|06 March 2609 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...