NHG Timber

What NHG Timber does

NHG Timber Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned del Credere agent that intermediates international trade in tropical and temperate hardwoods, clear softwoods, logs, boules, semi-finished products, and thermally modified timber. Founded in 1981 by Nick Goodwin after seven years in West Africa, the company is now led by Managing Director Guy Goodwin and Director Ben Goodwin, with Ben Jenn also serving on the board. From its headquarters in Sanderstead, Surrey, NHG sources from suppliers in West Africa, Europe, North and South America, and the Far East, selling into buyers in the UK, continental Europe, and the Middle East, and claims active trading relationships spanning over sixty-five countries.

The company does not take title to stock; instead it facilitates back-to-back transactions between global suppliers and buyers and earns commissions as a del Credere agent. Its product portfolio includes hardwoods by region (Africa, Far East, South America, North America, Europe), clear softwood lumber (Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Southern Yellow Pine, Western Red Cedar), logs and boules, semi-finished products (decking, laminations, sauna laths), and ThermoWood products sourced exclusively through a 2023 partnership with LDCwood for the UK and Ireland market. Its core technology is a domain-specialized supply-chain traceability and due-diligence system featuring GPS tracking, stump-to-shipment verification, and on-the-ground field audits designed to ensure compliance with EUDR, UKTR, and EUTR regulations; it holds FSC, PEFC, and TDUK Responsible Purchasing Policy certifications.

Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, executed by a team of traders who both source and sell, supplemented by trade assistants and a finance/logistics function. The company markets primarily through trade shows (Dubai Wood Show, Big 5 Dubai, India Wood Show), industry publications, and its own website. NHG operates as a private limited company with no external investors, no disclosed subsidiaries, and no parent company, and it remains entirely family-controlled.

Name

NHG Timber

Legal name

NHG Timber Ltd

Website

https://nhgtimber.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NHG Timber Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned del Credere agent founded in 1981 that intermediates international trade in hardwoods, softwoods, logs, and ThermoWood products between global suppliers and buyers across 65+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Trading Services

NAICS

Forestry and Logging (113), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Timber Procurement & Wood Dealer/Timber Buying Services (IMAMAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Residuals & Biomass Trading (Chips, Pellets, Sawdust, Bark) (IMAMAIAJ)

Keywords

• Hardwood timber trading
• Softwood lumber supply
• Tropical hardwood sourcing
• ThermoWood distribution
• Timber compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanderstead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Timber trading agency: Operating as a del Credere agent specializing in hardwood. The company represents quality suppliers offering a wide range of products including lumber, logs, boules, semi-finished products, and ThermoWood. Revenue is generated through trading commissions as an intermediary between global timber suppliers and buyers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NHG Timber Ltd is a UK-based del Credere agent and international timber trading company that intermediates between global timber suppliers and buyers across more than 65 countries. The company sources tropical and temperate hardwoods, clear softwood lumber, logs, boules, semi-finished products, and ThermoWood from FSC-certified forests in West Africa, Europe, North and South America, and the Far East. NHG Timber does not hold stock, instead facilitating back-to-back trading transactions while providing due diligence, traceability documentation, and regulatory compliance support (EUDR, UKTR, EUTR).

Product overview

NHG Timber Ltd is a UK-based del Credere agent and international timber trading company specialising in hardwoods and clear softwoods. Founded in 1981, the company operates as a intermediary between quality timber suppliers and buyers worldwide, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes tropical and temperate hardwoods from multiple regions (Africa, Far East, South America, North America, Europe), softwood lumber (Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Southern Yellow Pine, Western Red Cedar), logs and boules, semi-finished products (Decking, Laminations, Sauna Laths), and ThermoWood® thermally modified wood products sourced exclusively through their partnership with LDCwood® for the UK and Ireland market. NHG Timber acts as a trading agent, facilitating back-to-back transactions between global suppliers and customers in approximately 65 countries, with services focused on timber sourcing, due diligence, and compliance rather than manufactured products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardwoods Various tropical and temperate hardwood species sourced from Africa, Far East, South America, North America, and Europe, offered as lumber in various grades and specifications for B2B timber buyers.
• Softwood Lumber Clear softwood lumber including Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Southern Yellow Pine, and Western Red Cedar, sourced from North America and other regions for B2B buyers.
• Logs and Boules Unprocessed timber logs and boules (quarter-sawn log sections) sourced from sustainable forests for further processing by B2B customers.
• Semi-Finished Products Semi-finished timber products including Decking, Laminations, and Sauna Laths for specific B2B end-use applications.
• ThermoWood Products Thermally modified wood products from LDCwood including Ayous, Frake, Spruce, Poplar, Ash, Radiata Pine, and Pine ThermoWood. Sustainable, dimensionally stable, and resistant to insects and moisture, ideal for outdoor applications such as facade cladding and decking without coating requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supply chain traceability verified through field audits from stump to shipment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LDCwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2023Exclusive UK & Ireland partnership for thermally modified wood products (ThermoWood). NHG Timber distributes LDCwood's sustainable, dimensionally stable ThermoWood products including Ayous, Frake, Spruce, Poplar, Ash, Radiata Pine, and Pine ThermoWood variants. These products are resistant to insects and moisture, requiring no coating, making them suitable for outdoor applications such as facade cladding and decking.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreOthersFSC certification holder ensuring timber is sourced from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. NHG Timber sources only from FSC-certified forests in Ghana, aligned with FLEGT VPA requirements.
• Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)coreOthersPEFC certification holder demonstrating sustainable forest management practices. NHG Timber maintains PEFC certification through NQA.
• Timber Development UK (TDUK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in TDUK with compliance certification. NHG Timber participates in industry discussions, training sessions, webinars, and collaborates with competent authorities through TDUK.
• International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership demonstrating commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance in the tropical timber trade.
• International Wood Products Association (IWPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in IWPA for international wood products trade compliance and industry engagement.
• Woodland HeritageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting sustainable forest management and woodland heritage initiatives in the UK.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Russwood: Scottish-based timber specialist supplying cladding, decking, and flooring from sustainable sources including thermally modified and FSC-certified species. Comparable as a UK premium hardwood/modified-wood supplier.
• International Timber: UK-based timber distributor (part of Saint-Gobain Distribution) supplying hardwoods, softwoods, panels and engineered wood. Comparable in product breadth, UK-headquartered B2B model, and import-led sourcing from multiple regions.
• Hardwood Timber Supplies: UK hardwood timber merchant supplying lumber and bespoke machined sections to trade buyers. Comparable as a UK-focused hardwood trading intermediary of similar size and customer base.
• Sherwood Timber: UK hardwood and softwood timber merchant offering imported and home-grown species to trade and retail customers. Comparable in product mix and B2B hardwood trading model.
• Vincent Timber: Birmingham-based timber importer specializing in hardwoods, softwoods, and panel products for the UK trade. Comparable in scale and B2B hardwood/softwood trading model serving UK and European customers.
• Taylor Maxwell: UK specialist timber and cladding distributor focused on hardwoods, modified woods, and high-performance facades. Comparable to NHG on hardwood specialty and the ThermoWood-style modified wood category.
• Weldon Timber: UK hardwood timber importer with global sourcing and a strong West African supply footprint. Highly comparable to NHG's tropical hardwood focus and reliance on relationships with West African mills.
• James Latham plc: One of the UK's largest independent timber importers and distributors, offering hardwood, softwood, panel products and engineered timber to trade customers. Directly comparable as a UK-based B2B timber trader serving similar European and international supply chains.

Emerging players

• BS Timber Group: UK-based hardwood importer focused on South-East Asian species with a strong Malaysian and Indonesian sourcing network. Comparable to NHG on tropical hardwood trading and emerging Far East supplier relationships.

Others

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): Global not-for-profit that sets forestry certification standards NHG relies on. Included as an ecosystem peer because FSC certification is central to NHG's compliance and sourcing proposition, shaping how NHG and its competitors must operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nhg-timber

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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