United Kingdom Sawmill Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Softwood Lumber, Hardwood Lumber, Engineered Wood Products), By Processing Method (Sawmilling, Planing, Kiln Drying, and Treating), and United Kingdom Sawmill Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Sawmill Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Sawmill Market Size was estimated at USD 3.20 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.12% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Sawmill Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5.54 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Sawmill Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 5.54 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.12% from 2025 to 2035. The market is expected to increase rapidly due to recent advancements in wood logging techniques and forest science's improvement of sawmill operations techniques.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom sawmill market refers to the industry focused on turning logs into lumber and other wood products. There are machines made especially for cutting the logs into shingles. Advanced sawmills are inbuilt with a motorized saw to cut the logs and make long pieces into custom sizes. The advanced machine requires a power supply and finishes the work in less time. This market plays a crucial role in the wood products sector, supporting a variety of uses ranging from building to furniture production. This is because of the growing demand for environmentally friendly building materials and the expansion of the construction sector, which is expanding the sawmill market. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the growing usage of wood in the production of numerous goods, including doors and furniture, will spur growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom sawmill market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom sawmill market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom sawmill market.

Driving Factors

The market for the United Kingdom sawmill is flourishing due to the high demand for products with increasing shifts toward home renovation and rising need for aesthetic appeal. The present advancements in wood logging techniques, along with the application of forest science to improve sawmill operations, are expected to propel market expansion. Furthermore, the increased demand for wood and wood products due to the use of wood in many industries is predicted to increase as the population's standard of living rises. Nowadays, it supports making papers, artwork, packaging, and homes, which should accelerate market expansion over the projection period.

Restraining Factors

The market expansion should be hampered by environmental laws and compliance with the required strict pollution laws. Further, small and medium-sized enterprises might face several obstacles, such as the lack of competent workers needed to run sawmill equipment, and rising expenses for upkeeping the machinery.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom sawmill market share is classified into product and processing method.

• The engineered wood products segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom sawmill market is divided by product into softwood lumber, hardwood lumber, and engineered wood products. Among these, the engineered wood products segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. This is due to they provide increased strength, stability, and resistance to environmental influences since they are made by bonding wood fibers, veneers, or strands together. Engineered wood products are becoming popular in contemporary building because of their economical and sustainable raw material usage. Further, both commercial and residential customers are encouraged to seek out sustainability, and these wood resources are used as efficiently as possible while reducing waste.

• The kiln drying segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom sawmill market is segmented by processing method into sawmilling, planing, kiln drying, and treating. Among these, the kiln drying segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. This is because it maximizes the lumber's strength and longevity while halting warping and fungal growth and controlling the moisture level. Kilns offer a great deal of value by heating wood under regulated conditions so that it is ready for a variety of uses, along with improving wood's resistance to moisture, insects, and rot. For furniture and outdoor building applications, where exposure to environmental elements can cause deterioration, this treatment is crucial and featuring durability and commercial attractiveness of wooden products, spurring expansion and innovation in the sawmill sector.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom sawmill market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• E T C Sawmills Ltd
• Shuttleworth Hall Timber Yard
• James Jones & Sons Ltd
• Pontrilas Sawmills
• BSW Timber
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In April 2025, A&J Scott is set to install a new sawmill at its Northumberland base, as part of its Mill 10 project. This new facility aims to increase sawn timber output by 40% and will feature a fully integrated system, including a high-performance sawline, automated edging, crosscut, stacking, and sorting lines.

• In January 2025, BSW Group, the UK's largest integrated forestry and timber business, made significant investments and achieved strides in sustainability. The company expanded its production operations, particularly at its BSW Timber Solutions and Bayram Timber sites in Melton, near Hull. This included a new automated crosscutting line and a third Melton site with a 100,000m cube capacity per annum treatment tank.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom sawmill market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Sawmill Market, By Product

• Softwood Lumber
• Hardwood Lumber
• Engineered Wood Products

United Kingdom Sawmill Market, By Processing Method

• Sawmilling
• Planing
• Kiln Drying
• Treating