{"id":86982,"date":"2023-11-07T07:22:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T07:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/uk-timber-imports-saw-steady-growth-heading-into-q3\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:01:03","slug":"uk-timber-imports-saw-steady-growth-heading-into-q3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/uk-timber-imports-saw-steady-growth-heading-into-q3\/","title":{"rendered":"UK timber imports saw steady growth heading into Q3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id=\"more-34055\"><\/span>July was the second consecutive month that UK timber imports were higher than in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Import volumes across all timber categories were 5% higher in July 2023 compared to the same period last year. This follows initial growth in June, where total volumes were up 2.2% compared to 2022.<\/p>\n<p>OSB and MDF were core drivers of this steady increase, with volumes up 32% and 7% respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Though overall 2023 levels remain below last year, the deficit in UK import volume continues to reduce, down to 5% in January to July compared to 7% in January to June.<\/p>\n<p>This biggest yearly gap is seen in the hardwood category, down 24% on last year. This, however, is largely due to the record totals seen in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Timber Development UK (TDUK) Head of Technical and Trade, Nick Boulton, said:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTimber imports have remained steady in 2023, with the market recovering from the dramatic peaks and troughs seen over the last few years. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAs seen in July, volumes are now fluctuating in a more gradual fashion, with buyers importing timber at a more realistic pace compared to the previous three years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cGoing forward, the market picture remains gloomy following the release of the CPA\u2019s latest forecast, which predicted a 19% decline in private housing and an 11% decline in RMI heading into 2024. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHousing and RMI are the core drivers of timber demand, however, with high interest rates and sticky inflation, both sectors will continue to struggle in autumn\/winter. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThere is room for positivity in the long term, with timber demand predicted to increase given the urgent need to decarbonise our built environment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cNext month, the government will be releasing its Timber in Construction Roadmap which looks to outline policies capable of expanding low-carbon timber construction, particularly in housing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July was the second consecutive month that UK timber imports were higher than in 2022. Import volumes across all timber categories were 5% higher in July 2023 compared to the same period last year. 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