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Latest TDUK stats show timber import volumes fall at start of 2024
The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
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The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
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New report says Belarusian timber entering EU via Poland to beat sanctions
A multi-agency investigative report has outlined how Belarus is allegedly circumventing EU timber sanctions by exporting wood via other countries.
A multi-agency investigative report has outlined how Belarus is allegedly circumventing EU timber sanctions by exporting wood via other countries.
Travis Perkins reports challenging 2023 full year results
National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
ISC to be hosted in Sicily
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
Softwood imports for 2023 finished higher than 2022, TDUK data shows
Timber imports rallied in 2023 to finish just 2% down on the previous 12 months, with some products even outperforming 2022 levels, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
Timber imports rallied in 2023 to finish just 2% down on the previous 12 months, with some products even outperforming 2022 levels, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
German, Austrian and Swiss sawmills blast Brussels over EU forest regulation
The associations of the sawmill and wood industry in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries have met in Zurich to discuss the current economic and political conditions, including impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The associations of the sawmill and wood industry in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries have met in Zurich to discuss the current economic and political conditions, including impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
TDUK releases UK timber product embodied carbon data
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Timber import volumes among positive market indicators for year ahead
Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.
Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.
Hardwood trade gathers for LHC New Year Luncheon in London
More than 200 members of the hardwood trade, spanning representation from the UK, Europe and North America, gathered for a successful London Hardwood Club (LHC) New Year Luncheon on January 26.
More than 200 members of the hardwood trade, spanning representation from the UK, Europe and North America, gathered for a successful London Hardwood Club (LHC) New Year Luncheon on January 26.
Ghana wood product exports drop 16% in Q3
Ghana’s wood exports saw a 16% decrease in volumes terms in Q3, 2023, compared to the preceding quarter, according to Ghana Forestry Commission data shared by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Ghana’s wood exports saw a 16% decrease in volumes terms in Q3, 2023, compared to the preceding quarter, according to Ghana Forestry Commission data shared by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Downbeat economic forecasts shared at TDUK markets conference in London
UK and international timber traders gathered in strong numbers for Timber Development UK’s Global Market Conference in London on Wednesday at a time of difficult market dynamics.
UK and international timber traders gathered in strong numbers for Timber Development UK’s Global Market Conference in London on Wednesday at a time of difficult market dynamics.
Timber imports saw steady growth heading into Q3, TDUK reports
July was the second consecutive month that timber imports were higher than in 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics.
July was the second consecutive month that timber imports were higher than in 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics.
UK tropical hardwood plywood imports from China grow in 2023
The UK imported 61,000m3 of tropical hardwood plywood from China in the first eight months of 2023, 57% more than the same period last year, according to the latest bulletin from the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
The UK imported 61,000m3 of tropical hardwood plywood from China in the first eight months of 2023, 57% more than the same period last year, according to the latest bulletin from the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
EPF applauds cascading use of wood in EU legislation
The formal revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) to include the cascading use of wood principle has been strongly welcomed by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
The formal revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) to include the cascading use of wood principle has been strongly welcomed by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
Second Build with Wood conference to be held in Ireland
Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in collaboration with state forestry company Coillte is organising a conference called “Addressing the Climate and Housing Crisis” in October.
Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in collaboration with state forestry company Coillte is organising a conference called “Addressing the Climate and Housing Crisis” in October.
Annual German Timber Congress to be held in Stuttgart
More than 240 participants from the German timber and forestry sector will convene in Stuttgart for the annual German Timber Congress to discuss the issues of the day.
More than 240 participants from the German timber and forestry sector will convene in Stuttgart for the annual German Timber Congress to discuss the issues of the day.
Tropical wood imports to Europe reduce in first five months of 2023
Tropical wood product imports to the EU27 have reduced to normal levels, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.
Tropical wood product imports to the EU27 have reduced to normal levels, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.
Slide in Brazil exports of wood products
Brazilian exports of wood-based products slid 39% in June 2023 compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.
Brazilian exports of wood-based products slid 39% in June 2023 compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.
May was top month for UK timber imports so far in 2023
May was the best month for UK timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories, Timber Development UK (TDUK) says in a new update.
May was the best month for UK timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories, Timber Development UK (TDUK) says in a new update.
CPA reports continuing heavy side / light side split in fortunes
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has reported a continued split in performance between the heavy side and light side construction product manufacturing sectors.
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has reported a continued split in performance between the heavy side and light side construction product manufacturing sectors.
