Less timber enters the UK, but some products gain ground

Total UK imports of timber and panel products declined slightly in 2025, although several product categories recorded growth during the year, according to the latest data from Timber Development UK (TDUK). Overall imports reached 9.1 million m³ in 2025, representing a 2.2% decline compared with 2024. Despite the relatively modest fall, the figure marks one of the lowest annual import totals recorded in the past decade and reflects the subdued level of construction activity that has characterised the UK market in recent years. Demand for timber products has remained relatively weak over the past four years ...