Imports continue to put market under pressure

摘要

Continued pressure on construction timber from imports is having a knock-on effect on other market sectors.SoftwoodsAggressive selling of Swedish and Irish stock continues to depress the market for the UK mills. The strong pound continues to give im-Dorted timber a real competitive advantage in market that is still import led.Landed stock levels on the quays are high with good availability of most dimensions, this enables merchants selling imported stock to react quickly and effectively to most enquiries.