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Roundwood coniferous market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK coniferous roundwood market volume declined from 11.2 million m³ in 2018 to 9.0 million m³ in 2023, a reduction of 20% over the five-year period. The downward trend was interrupted only in 2021, when a short-lived recovery of 2% coincided with a global peak in production and export prices.

After the 2021 rebound, the market contracted sharply by 11.5% in 2022, followed by a further 4% decrease in 2023. This brought the market to its lowest point in the observed period, reflecting sustained pressure on volume.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coniferous roundwood in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the 23rd largest producer of roundwood coniferous globally, positioning it among the world's leading producers during this period.

Top producers of coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Roundwood coniferous production in the United Kingdom increased in 2021, following a two-year decline. That year, production reached 10 179 K m³, marking a 4.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, overall production decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 9 725 K m³, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.8% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	(3.0%)	4.7%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of roundwood coniferous production in the United Kingdom was 517.5 M $ US, representing a significant 23.8% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value declined by 39%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.2%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019 at 23.9%, while the only increase during this period occurred in 2020 with a 5.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.9%)	5.2%	(23.8%)	(15.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous roundwood from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K m³

Export volumes showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 765 K m³ of roundwood coniferous, a substantial 159.0% increase year-over-year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 295 K m³, which also saw the largest decline of 6.0%. From the peak in 2021 to the trough in 2020, exports varied by a factor of 2.6.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(6.0%)	159.0%	33.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland remained the dominant export partner for roundwood coniferous from the United Kingdom, accounting for 78.1% of total export volumes, while other markets represented the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. In 2021, the value of roundwood coniferous exports from the United Kingdom reached 38.9 M $ US, an 88.6% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20.2 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 22.5%. From the peak in 2021 to the lowest point in 2019, export values fluctuated by a factor of 1.9.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.5%)	1.9%	88.6%	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Ireland effectively dominated the value of roundwood coniferous exports from the United Kingdom, representing 91.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous roundwood to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K m³

Roundwood coniferous imports to the United Kingdom increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. Import volume reached 1 144 K m³, a 23.7% improvement compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 6.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 902 K m³, which also saw the largest decline of 16.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.1%)	2.5%	23.7%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Ireland (52.5% of import volume), Latvia (16.0%), and Finland (7.7%) played leading roles in roundwood coniferous imports to the United Kingdom, collectively accounting for 76.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Roundwood coniferous imports to the United Kingdom increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Import value stood at 134.4 M $ US, representing a 27.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 72.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.6%	17.0%	27.3%	19.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland (33.9% of import value), Latvia (23.7%), and Russia (16.4%) remained the key partners for roundwood coniferous imports to the United Kingdom, together accounting for 74.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io