Timber prices in the United Kingdom fell in 2023, after having risen at a fast pace in 2021 and 2022. The price index of imported sawn or planed wood grew from 132 in 2020 to 195.6 in 2022. Meanwhile, the cost of imported plywood have increased less sharply, and therefore also had a smaller fall.

The latest National Statistics on Timber Price Indices produced by the Forestry Commission were released on 14 May 2020 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Timber Price Indices are based on sales by the Forestry Commission and Natural Resources Wales and consist of the Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index and the Softwood Sawlog Price Index. They present data to March 2020 for Great Britain.

The latest National Statistics on forestry produced by the Forestry Commission were released on 24 September 2020 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Detailed statistics are published in the web publication Forestry Statistics 2020, with an extract in Forestry Facts & Figures 2020. They include UK statistics on woodland area, planting, timber, trade, carbon, environment, social, employment and finance & prices as well as some statistics on international forestry. Where possible, figures are also provided for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This dataset covers statistics on economic aspects of forestry, including timber prices.

The latest National Statistics on forestry produced by the Forestry Commission were released on 24 September 2020 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Detailed statistics are published in the web publication Forestry Statistics 2020, with an extract in Forestry Facts & Figures 2020. They include UK statistics on woodland area, planting, timber, trade, carbon, environment, social, employment and finance & prices as well as some statistics on international forestry. Where possible, figures are also provided for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This dataset covers statistics on the production of timber from woodland and primary processing of harvested wood.

Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index for years ending March 1985 to March 2020. The data also give underlying figures for volumes, total prices and average prices by average tree size in Great Britain.

The dataset provides supporting data to the National Statistics release Timber Price Indices.

Lumber increased 124.05 USD/1000 board feet or 22.55% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lumber - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

The latest National Statistics on forestry produced by the Forestry Commission were released on 24 September 2020 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. Detailed statistics are published in the web publication Forestry Statistics 2020, with an extract in Forestry Facts & Figures 2020. They include UK statistics on woodland area, planting, timber, trade, carbon, environment, social, employment and finance & prices as well as some statistics on international forestry. Where possible, figures are also provided for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This dataset covers statistics on economic aspects of forestry, including timber prices.

The latest National Statistics on forestry produced by the Forestry Commission were released on 24 September 2020 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Detailed statistics are published in the web publication Forestry Statistics 2020, with an extract in Forestry Facts & Figures 2020. They include UK statistics on woodland area, planting, timber, trade, carbon, environment, social, employment and finance & prices as well as some statistics on international forestry. Where possible, figures are also provided for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This dataset covers statistics on woodland areas and planting.

The latest National Statistics on forestry produced by the Forestry Commission were released on 24 September 2020 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Detailed statistics are published in the web publication Forestry Statistics 2020, with an extract in Forestry Facts & Figures 2020. They include UK statistics on woodland area, planting, timber, trade, carbon, environment, Social, employment and finance & prices as well as some statistics on international forestry. Where possible, figures are also provided for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This dataset covers statistics on employment in forestry and wood processing, health and safety and businesses.

The latest National Statistics on forestry produced by the Forestry Commission were released on 24 September 2020 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Detailed statistics are published in the web publication Forestry Statistics 2020 with an extract in Forestry Facts & Figures 2020. They include UK statistics on woodland area, planting, timber, trade, carbon, environment, social, employment and finance & prices as well as some statistics on international forestry. Where possible, figures are also provided for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This dataset covers statistics on carbon in forests, the Woodland Carbon Code and public attitudes to climate change. In previous editions of Forestry Statistics this chapter was titled 'UK Forests and Climate Change'.

The UK's parquet floor manufacturing industry is enjoying a renaissance thanks to a mix of design trends, sustainability demands and technological advancements. Recently, consumers have gravitated towards parquet flooring due to its inherent eco-friendly credentials and the resurgence of mid-century modern design trends. According to a September 2024 poll by the National Building Specification, around 70% of construction projects in the UK now incorporate sustainability targets, making parquet flooring an attractive choice for eco-conscious buyers willing to invest. However, parquet floor manufacturers have faced significant challenges in recent years, including volatile costs and low downstream demand amid subdued construction activity in the UK. Over the five years through 2024-25, industry revenue is projected to dip at a compound annual rate of 2.3% to £10.7 million. This is mostly due to the COVID-19 outbreak slashing construction activity in 2020-21, severely constraining demand for parquet flooring. This was followed by the cost-of-living crisis slashing demand in 2022-23 and, to a lesser degree, in 2023-24, as soaring inflation led Britons to tighten their purse strings and investors to limit investing in new construction projects. At the same time, parquet floor manufacturers grappled with turbulent wood prices and global supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and fires in Canada, constraining the global supply of timber, lifting production costs and squeezing manufacturers' profitability. Timber prices peaked in March 2022 and as manufacturers passed on the price increases to consumers, the higher sale prices inflated industry revenue over 2022-23, despite subdued downstream demand. Industry revenue is set to hike by 0.9% in 2024-25 when profit is set to reach 15.7%, bolstered by improving downstream construction activity, slightly higher timber prices and several consumer trends driving interest in parquet floor. Engineered parquet flooring innovations, for example, are becoming the go-to choice for areas needing moisture resistance or sound insulation, especially as they also provide resilience against Britain's unpredictable climate, cementing parquet’s appeal amid urban development projects. Additionally, the trend towards retro interior styles, characterised by geometric patterns and lighter shades like walnut, has reignited interest in a more natural parquet flooring look, which is not easily replicated by substitutes like vinyl. Industry revenue is expected to swell at a compound annual rate of 2.8% over the five years through 2029-30 to reach £12.3 million. The EU’s recent tariffs on Chinese parquet flooring present a strategic opportunity for British manufacturers to expand their EU market share, leveraging the "Made in the UK" brand. Meanwhile, changing preferences among younger demographics are set to boost sales, with Millennials increasingly favouring wood floors and appreciating their aesthetic appeal. However, the industry still faces potential challenges from the growing global demand for timber, which could pressure supply chains. To combat this, manufacturers might diversify sourcing strategies and innovate with alternative raw materials. Emphasising customisation and classic patterns, coupled with sustainable practices, will be key in navigating these challenges and capitalising on emerging opportunities.

Building materials made of copper had some of the highest price growth rates in the U.S. in December 2024 in comparison to the previous year. The growth rate of the cost of many construction materials was much lower than in 2023. It is important to note, though, that the figures provided are Producer Price Indices, which cover production within the United States, but do not include imports or tariffs. This might matter for lumber, as Canada's wood production is normally large enough that the U.S. can import it from its neighboring country. Construction material prices in the United Kingdom Similarly to the inflation trends in the U.S. at that time, the price growth rate of construction materials in the UK were generally lower 2023 than in 2022. Nevertheless, the cost of some construction materials in the UK still soared that year, with several of those items reaching price growth rates of over 10 or even of over 14 percent. Considering that those materials make up a very big share of the costs incurred for a construction project, those developments may also have affected the average construction output price in the UK. Construction material shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic During the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic, there often were supply problems and material shortages, which created instability in the construction market. According to a survey among construction contractors, the construction materials most affected by shortages in the U.S. during most of 2021 were steel and lumber. This was also a problem on the other side of the Atlantic: The share of building construction companies experiencing shortages in Germany soared between March and June 2021, staying at high levels for over a year. Meanwhile, the shortage of material or equipment was one of the main factors limiting the building activity in France in June 2022.