The most recent stats from Timber Improvement UK present the market bounced again after a sluggish begin to the 12 months.
January noticed volumes dip 1%, adopted by a 9% slide in February, however a 13% surge in March turned the quarter optimistic.
Softwood was the star performer, with imports climbing practically 2% and worth up 12% on the again of stronger costs.
Sawn pine led the cost with volumes up 32%, largely due to Swedish mills, whereas planed softwood costs rose 9% and sawn softwood values jumped 16%. Redwoods posted a 37% worth spike.
Plywood imports additionally picked up, with softwood volumes leaping 25% and values up 34%.
TDUK head of technical and commerce Nick Boulton stated: “Softwood imports have traditionally mirrored housing output, and with progress forecast throughout new construct and RMI by to 2027, demand for timber seems set to rise.
“There’s cautious optimism within the air – though for some within the sector, restoration nonetheless can’t come rapidly sufficient.”
