Timber demand in UK likely to pick up by mid-2026

The key UK housing market will see increased demand in 2026, over 200 timber industry delegates heard at Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) Global Market Conference in London. The event, held on November 5, saw a succession of speakers from the sawmilling, merchanting, and timber frame industries share their views. Key points included expected decreases in timber production in the Nordic countries, current difficult levels of profitability, and the inability of the UK Government to hit its ambitious housing targets. David Hopkins, TDUK CEO, updated attendees on key initiatives such as the Timber in Construction Roadmap, the introduction ...