EU wood product exporters struggle to respond to UK due diligence requests
One measure already enforced in the UK is the UK Timber Regulation which imposes legality due diligence requirements on all [...]
March 23, 2021
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2020 EU imports of energy wood fall for the first time in 20 years
After nearly 20 years of almost continuous growth, the value of energy wood imported to the EU and the UK [...]
March 11, 2021
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EU wood furniture imports down 3% in 2020
EU wood furniture imports down 3% in 2020 Considering individual products, the dollar value of EU27+UK imports of wood [...]
March 1, 2021
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European renovation wave creates opportunities for the wood industry
In her latest speech on the state of the Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted [...]
February 22, 2021
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Steady recovery in EU tropical wood product imports
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$2.75 [...]
February 16, 2021
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EU tropical timber trade faces double dip recession
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$2.48 [...]
January 18, 2021
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Phytosanitary controls extended to UK wood product imports from EU countries
A significant impact of the UK’s exit from the EU single market on 1st January is the requirement for [...]
January 4, 2021
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Border checks on UK wood imports from EU will disrupt just-in-time trade
Until the end of this year, trucks can just roll into the UK from the European continent with no checks [...]
December 23, 2020
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UK-EU timber products trade subject to due diligence
From 1st January, the EUTR will be replaced in the UK by the UK Timber Regulation (UKTR). The scope of [...]
December 21, 2020
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Implications of UK post-Brexit Tariff Schedule on wood products
From 1st January the UK will implement a new “Global Tariff” regime which closely mirrors the existing EU tariff regime [...]
December 17, 2020
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