United Kingdom: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in the UK

The UK market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) dropped to $X in 2022, declining by -5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in the UK

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exported from the UK reduced sharply to X tons, declining by -64% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from the UK, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (-4.1% per year) and Germany (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exports from the UK, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at +13.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.3% per year) and France (-9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) increased by +71.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 49%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports into the UK

In 2022, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) into the UK declined markedly to X tons, which is down by -45.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.4% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to the UK, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Sweden, Finland, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +62.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to the UK, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+16.3% per year) and Germany (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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