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Orders for wood products is heavily dependent on the level of construction activity. Revenue has grown during the five years, due to a surge in timber prices in 2021. Technological advances, new products and new revenue streams also supported revenue growth. However, manufacturers have been challenged by high levels of import competition, as well as competition from substitute products. Revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 5.2% to £3 billion over the five years through 2024-25.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 10.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £3.1bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue (£m)
2023 |
---|---|---|
BSW Timber Ltd | 504.7 | |
James Jones & Sons Ltd | 417.2 | |
Pontrilas Sawmills Ltd | 58.6 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Structural sawnwood timber, Joinery sawnwood timber and Hardwood timbers (veneers and furniture). Structural sawnwood timber is the largest segment of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK.
Residential construction activity is buoying demand for structural and joinery sawnwood timber
Firms in this industry saw and plane wood in preparation for use in construction, furniture and unassembled flooring manufacturing, heating, power generation, fencing, pallets and as railway sleepers. Kiln drying timber and impregnating wood with preservatives and other chemicals activities are also included in the industry.
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SIC 16.10 - Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK
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The timber price boom has significantly boosted profitability. However, a slight drop is expected as timber prices begin to normalise from their peak.
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The market size of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £3.1bn in 2024.
There are 497 businesses in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 10.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing market in United Kingdom are BSW Timber Ltd, James Jones & Sons Ltd and Pontrilas Sawmills Ltd
Structural sawnwood timber and Joinery sawnwood timber are part of the Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK industry.
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is BSW Timber Ltd.
The level of competition is high and steady in the Sawmilling & Wood Planing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.