UK waste wood market faces ongoing challenges amidst stockpiles, warn…

The UK waste wood market remains under significant pressure, according to the latest reports from the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Across the country, stockpiles of waste wood continue to grow, leaving many recyclers with limited space and an oversupply of material. This situation has forced numerous facilities to restrict or pause their intake of waste wood, and it may take several months before the backlog is cleared and market conditions stabilise.

The Impact of Maintenance and Outages on Waste Wood Demand

The ongoing disruption in the UK waste wood market began in March 2025 when a combination of planned maintenance and unexpected outages impacted several of the UK’s largest users of waste wood. Biomass plants and panel board manufacturers, key players in the waste wood sector, were among the most…