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UK Forest Market Report

The 2024 UK Forest Market Report, produced by BSW Group’s Tillhill Forestry and Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group, says the UK forestry market remains strong, driven by demand for high-quality assets, stable timber prices, wider natural capital projects and a positive medium-term outlook for wood being used as a substitute for high carbon materials. Source; Timberbiz Nevertheless, the report highlights species diversity as key to its success in the future. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK forestry sector, detailing key financial trends, regional insights and emerging investment opportunities. In 2024, £95.4 million of forestry was listed for sale in the UK, with Scotland continuing to dominate with a 79% market share. The volume of land available for sale in Scotland dropped by 40% to 1,600ha, as availability of land suitable for commercial forestry continued to tighten despite sustained demand. Pricing for land has stabilised, however, at around £10,000 per gross hectare. The construction industry is increasingly seeking more sustainable, low-carbon building materials as it moves towards a net-zero environment. With timber’s status as a low-carbon building material already well established, attention is turning to whether sufficient supplies will be available as building starts increase and demand grows, and if homegrown timber can step up to fill any gaps. Nevertheless, the report highlights species diversity as key to its success in the future. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK forestry sector, detailing key financial trends, regional insights and emerging investment opportunities. In 2024, £95.4 million of forestry was listed for sale in the UK, with Scotland continuing to dominate with a 79% market share. The volume of land available for sale in Scotland dropped by 40% to 1,600ha, as availability of land suitable for commercial forestry continued to tighten despite sustained demand. Pricing for land has stabilised, however, at around £10,000 per gross hectare. You can download the report here