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...
The State of Trade Survey for Q4 confirmed that construction product manufacturers’ sales continued to be held back by weak construction demand at the end of last year. In a quarter that was already characterised by the lingering uncertainty of early 2025 and few signs of a recovery, the late...