2017 - Sawn softwood product markets

In 2016, 35% of sawn softwood produced by larger sawmills was used for fencing, 30% for packaging and pallets, 28% for construction, and the remaining 7% went to all other markets (Tables 2.17 and 2.17a).

Table 2.17 Larger mills¹, 2016 sawn softwood product markets

Product Market	England	Wales	Scotland	Northern Ireland	UK
per cent of total softwood products markets
Construction	12	15	36	41	28
Fencing	49	24	29	38	35
Packaging/pallets	29	53	28	21	30
Other	10	8	6	0	7
Total	100	100	100	100	100

^{Source: Sawmill Survey (detailed)}

^Notes:

^{1. Sawmills producing at least 25 thousand m3 sawnwood (softwood and hardwood).}

Table 2.17a Larger mills¹, 2012-2016: sawn softwood product markets

Year	Product Market				Total
	Construction	Fencing	Packaging/pallets	Other
per cent of total softwood product markets
2012	31	33	32	4	100
2013	30	32	32	5	100
2014	28	35	31	6	100
2015	27	36	30	6	100
2016	28	35	30	7	100

^{Source: Sawmill Survey (detailed)}

^Notes:

^{1. Sawmills producing at least 25 thousand m3 sawnwood (softwood and hardwood).}

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