A new WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) study of the wood waste market in the UK reports lower arisings than previous studies, and suggests that demand for waste wood may outstrip supply in the coming years. The "Wood Waste Market in the UK" report contains two elements; a market survey of wood waste arisings, and detailed analysis of how the market is likely to develop in the future.
The study has estimated that the quantity of wood waste arising in the UK in 2008 was between 4.5 and 4.6 million tonnes, significantly lower than earlier estimates. To compile the estimates, a survey of construction, demolition and secondary processing sectors - which took place between November 2008 and January 2009 - was compared with market sector information on waste wood end uses.
Using the experience of previous economic downturns the report estimates that waste wood arisings are likely to decline by as much as 14 percent from its pre-recession peak over the next year, with supplies of waste wood not recovering to their pre-recession levels for up to five years.
WRAP’s report suggests that the combined output of the three main user industries of waste wood – manufacture of wood panels and animal bedding, and electricity generation - will also fall in 2009; but that output will have recovered by 2010. With waste wood arisings lower, and the potential for a sharp rise in demand for waste wood, this could ultimately lead to price rises and wood shortages.
Marcus Gover, Director of Market Development at WRAP, said: “Our new report gives valuable insights as to the issues currently affecting the wood waste market in the UK. It brings into focus the real need to ensure we’re recovering our arisings of waste wood as efficiently and to as high a standard as possible. WRAP is keen to offer practical business guidance to recyclers and reprocessors working to meet the challenges this situation will bring. We have a range of free, confidential support available via our regional business advisors and would appeal to recyclers to contact us so we can discuss your individual needs.”
To download a copy of WRAP’s new study ‘Wood Waste Market in the UK’ visit wrap.org.uk/woodwaste oder directly the document.
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