Wood imports to the UK in 2016 included 6.6 million cubic metres of sawnwood (a 5% increase from the previous year), 3.4 million cubic metres of wood-based panels (6% increase) and 6.8 million tonnes of wood pellets (3% increase) (Table 3.4). A total of 5.9 million tonnes of paper was imported into the UK in 2016, a decrease of 1% from 2015.

Table 3.4 UK import quantities, 2007-2016

^{Source: UK overseas trade statistics (HM Revenue & Customs), industry associations}

^Notes:

^{1. There are reliability concerns for some of these figures, particularly for individual products (see Sources chapter).}

^{2. Includes roundwood, wood charcoal, chips, particles and residues. Excludes wood pellets from 2009.}

^{3. .. Denotes data not available (wood pellets included within ‘Other wood’ category before 2009).}