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September 9, 2026

Softwood sinks while Chinese MDF floods into the UK

Softwood sinks while Chinese MDF floods into the UK

UK imports of timber and wood-based panels remained below the previous year’s level during the first six months of 2026. The decline was concentrated in softwood, plywood and engineered wood products, while MDF, particleboard, OSB and LVL recorded higher volumes.

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