Timber Price Indices data (to March 2025) and 2024 provisional figures for UK Wood Production and Trade have been released.
Sheila Ward, Head of Information and Statistics at Forest Research said: “The Timber Price Indices and provisional UK Wood Production and Trade statistics are important indicators used to monitor the state of the timber industry and timber prices. The data is also used by the timber industry, alongside other economic indicators, in contract reviews, as well as for reporting to international organisations.”
Key provisional figures for 2024 indicate (with percentage changes from 2023):
Most of the statistics are only available as UK totals, but some statistics can be broken down by country (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Accompanying tables on the Forest Research website provide longer time series data for wood production (roundwood removals), UK roundwood deliveries, sawmills and round fencing manufacturers, showing additional breakdowns where possible.
To review the full report, visit UK Wood Production and Trade: provisional figures – Forest Research
This release contains the latest figures for the Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index, the Softwood Sawlog Price Index and the Small Roundwood Price Index for Great Britain. Each is based on sales to 31 March 2025 and cover sales by Forestry England, Forestry and Land Scotland and Natural Resources Wales. The release also includes two sub-indices of the Softwood Sawlog index, covering spruces and other conifers.
Key findings show:
Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index:
Softwood Sawlog Price Index:
Small Roundwood Price Index:
To review the full report, visit Timber Price Indices – Forest Research
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