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Softwood futures
22 April, 2019
This year’s Timber Trade Federation (TTF) UK Softwood Conference attracted a large audience keen to hear about the market’s potential direction amid the continuing political and economic uncertainty, reports Stephen Powney

Oak passion
22 May, 2018
English Woodlands has carved out a reputation as a passionate hardwood timber merchant on a growth trajectory. Stephen Powney visited its Cocking site

The only way is up
25 April, 2018
Ireland’s timber industry is subject to the same pressures on supply as the rest of the world and prices for both logs and sawn timber are on the rise. Sally Spencer reports

Shippers react to Brexit
19 August, 2016
The UK’s vote to leave the EU has had a dramatic affect on imported softwood prices, but demand continues to hold up

Producer fortunes turn a corner
18 August, 2014
Softwood producers can relax on their summer holidays knowing that the market is in better shape than this time last year, although improved supply is creating some pricing concerns

Element of optimism returns to softwood trade
14 December, 2013
There’s been an uplift in softwood markets and some shippers have the added bonus of more favourable exchange rates

Mills reveal full orders and commitment to stock
02 December, 2013
Mills are at capacity in the run-up to Christmas as demand for British-grown timber continues to hold firm. Sally Spencer reports.

Mills face acute log shortages
27 July, 2013
While UK traders detect a measured improvement in demand, many sawmills are gasping for fibre to fulfil existing contracts and plan for the rest of the third quarter. Despite a tightened supply and price increases from exporters, UK prices are still being held back by home-grown and residues of cheaper landed stock.

Banking on boring
15 June, 2013
The UK hardwood sector remains a tough place to be, but traders report signs of greater stability. Mike Jeffree reports

Overproduction haunts whitewood market
17 December, 2012
Too much supply chasing weak demand has unbalanced the market, particularly for whitewood, but if Swedish mills reduce production shortages could emerge

Manufacturers feel pressure of rising costs
29 May, 2004
Pallet and fencing manufacturers are managing to keep ahead of rising costs but the latter are feeling a little below par for the time of year

Supply still tight as spring thaws UK demand
03 May, 2003
The rising price of imported timber is failing to bring cheer to the home-grown sector

Currency slide could push prices up further
19 April, 2003
Shortages are appearing in softwood stocks and prices are rising. But importers fear that the arrival of delayed cargoes could undermine the current position

Growth set to slow
19 January, 2002
Demand for fencing is good, although the coming 12 months are not expected to be spectacular, while in the pallet sector there is little new year cheer

Under the weather
15 December, 2001
The Baltics timber industry is getting into a cold sweat over the wet and mild weather which is interrupting harvesting

The good, the bad and the uncertain
01 December, 2001
In the long-term, there is potential for growth and success for the British timber industry but, in the short term, it is faced with high log prices, competition from lower priced imports and the increased use of recycled fibre

Fencing takes a weather beating
21 April, 2001
Poor weather and the foot and mouth crisis are dampening what is a traditionally busy time for the fencing sector, while patchy demand for pallets has seen prices fall

Stormy winds do blow
17 February, 2001
Much has been happening to affect the UK timber industry over the past year, not least the recent flooding affecting both construction and fencing sectors, but also the issues of the Climate Control Levy and new forestry policies for England, Scotland and Wales

Floods bring mixed fortunes
20 January, 2001
Last year's floods have encouraged plenty of fence repair work but the decorative side of the business has been stunted by the weather. Meanwhile, overcapacity is creating fears of casualties in the pallet sector