In 2016, 35% of sawn softwood produced by larger sawmills was used for fencing, 30% for packaging and pallets, 28% for construction, and the remaining 7% went to all other markets (Tables 2.17 and 2.17a).
Table 2.17 Larger mills1, 2016 sawn softwood product markets
Product Market | England | Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | UK |
per cent of total softwood products markets | |||||
Construction | 12 | 15 | 36 | 41 | 28 |
Fencing | 49 | 24 | 29 | 38 | 35 |
Packaging/pallets | 29 | 53 | 28 | 21 | 30 |
Other | 10 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Sawmill Survey (detailed)
Notes:
1. Sawmills producing at least 25 thousand m3 sawnwood (softwood and hardwood).
Table 2.17a Larger mills1, 2012-2016: sawn softwood product markets
Year | Product Market | Total | |||
Construction | Fencing | Packaging/pallets | Other | ||
per cent of total softwood product markets | |||||
2012 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 4 | 100 |
2013 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 5 | 100 |
2014 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 6 | 100 |
2015 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 6 | 100 |
2016 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 7 | 100 |
Source: Sawmill Survey (detailed)
Notes:
1. Sawmills producing at least 25 thousand m3 sawnwood (softwood and hardwood).