Resources
Everything a firewood merchant needs to buy Baltic hardwood with confidence.
Guides, moisture and kiln-drying FAQs, product references and 35 articles — grouped so you can find the answer in one click.
Guides
Long-form firewood guides
Firewood moisture content & kiln-drying guide
How moisture is measured, why sub-20% matters, and how kiln-drying works at a Baltic mill. Includes 8 FAQs on Ready to Burn, cycle times and storage.
Read guide →ComplianceReady to Burn firewood supplier
What Ready to Burn certification requires, how UK compliance works and how every Timberlink container ships with a moisture certificate.
Read guide →CertificationFSC / PEFC certified firewood
Chain-of-custody explained for firewood merchants: PEFC/12-31-065, tender-ready documentation and sustainable Baltic sourcing.
Read guide →LogisticsImporting firewood from Latvia to the UK
A practical container-loading, HMRC-paperwork and lead-time guide for UK merchants buying Baltic hardwood by the 40ft container.
Read guide →SpeciesHardwood firewood wholesale
Species by species: birch, oak, ash, alder — heat output, burn time and which market prefers which species.
Read guide →ProductsKiln-dried logs — wholesale overview
Every kiln-dried product line, pack size and container configuration in one place.
Read guide →Quick FAQ
Moisture & kiln-drying — the short answers
What moisture content should firewood be below?
Under 20%. UK Ready to Burn, Nordic Swan and Irish Solid Fuel specs all target sub-20%. Timberlink kiln-dried hardwood ships at 12–18%.
How long does kiln-drying take?
Birch: 5–8 days at 65–80°C. Oak and other dense hardwoods: 10–14 days. Every batch is resistance-meter tested before release.
Why not just air-season?
Air-seasoning in northern Europe stops around 25–30% moisture — not compliant with Ready to Burn and inconsistent between pallets.
What certification proves the moisture claim?
Every container ships with a batch-linked moisture certificate plus PEFC/12-31-065 chain-of-custody documentation.
Journal
Blog articles by topic
35 articles for firewood merchants and stove retailers. Grouped by pricing, moisture, logistics and buying guides.
Pricing & market outlook
10 articles22 Jan 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood transport options — container, curtainsider or groupage
Full containers, road freight and groupage compared: cost, handling, damage risk and which one fits your yard.
5 Nov 2025 · 5 min read
Firewood wholesale pricing — what actually drives the number
Species, moisture, packaging, freight and season all move the price. Here is how each one changes the invoice.
10 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
Firewood market trends UK 2026 — what wholesalers need to know
Where the UK firewood market is heading in 2026: demand, prices, regulations, and where the margin sits for professional merchants.
2 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood prices UK 2026 — a wholesale market outlook
What UK merchants can expect to pay per m³ for kiln-dried hardwood in 2026, and what's driving Baltic pricing.
4 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood prices Ireland 2026 — what merchants are paying
Landed cost per m³ into Dublin and Cork, Ready to Burn compliance and how Irish merchants are buying in 2026.
6 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood prices Sweden 2026 — Baltic supply into Nordic markets
How Swedish resellers are pricing Baltic kiln-dried hardwood in 2026 and why supply is tightening.
8 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood prices Norway 2026 — kiln-dried hardwood outlook
What Norwegian merchants are paying per m³ landed in Oslo, Larvik and Bergen, and how Baltic supply competes with domestic birch.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Shipping firewood to Sweden — road and sea options
Freight options from a Baltic mill into Swedish yards: transit times, container vs trailer economics.
20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
20ft vs 40ft containers for firewood — what fits, what pays
Volume, weight, cost per m³ and handling — how to choose between 20ft and 40ft containers for wholesale firewood.
26 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Buying kiln-dried oak wholesale — margin, spec and demand
Oak is the premium hardwood in UK and Irish yards. Here's how to buy it and price it for resale.
Moisture, kiln-drying & standards
13 articles14 May 2026 · 6 min read
How to import firewood from Latvia to the UK
A practical guide for merchants: Ready to Burn, container loads, HMRC paperwork and lead times from a Baltic mill.
2 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Kiln-dried vs seasoned firewood — what wholesale buyers should know
Why moisture content matters more than species for resale, and why kiln-dried is now the default across UK and Scandinavia.
4 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Ready to Burn certification explained — a guide for firewood buyers
What the Ready to Burn logo actually means, what it requires, and why every serious UK firewood merchant now insists on it.
18 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Firewood moisture content — the wholesaler's practical guide
Why moisture matters more than species or size, how it's measured, and what numbers you should actually accept from a supplier.
16 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
The best firewood for modern wood-burning stoves
Which species, moisture and size actually make a modern high-efficiency stove work — and what to recommend to your customers.
6 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood storage for merchants — keep it dry, keep it selling
How to store kiln-dried firewood so it stays below 20% moisture through the season — even in a damp UK November.
1 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
How to choose a European firewood supplier — buyer checklist
The ten questions to ask before signing a container order with a European firewood supplier — from moisture certification to lead times to invoicing.
10 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood moisture standards — UK, Sweden and Norway compared
The moisture thresholds that matter in each market, how they're tested and what wholesale buyers should specify.
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How firewood is kiln-dried — inside a Baltic mill
A step-by-step look at the kiln-drying process: from fresh-split logs to certified sub-20% moisture crates.
14 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Shipping firewood to Ireland — Dublin and Cork routes
How full-container firewood loads move from a Baltic mill to Irish ports, transit times and unloading logistics.
24 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Buying kiln-dried birch in bulk — a UK merchant's guide
Why birch is the volume seller in UK yards, and what to specify when ordering by the container.
28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Ready to Burn vs Nordic Swan vs DIN Plus — firewood standards compared
The three certification schemes that shape European firewood buying, and which markets require which.
30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
The winter firewood ordering calendar for European merchants
Month-by-month guidance on when to order, when to receive and when kiln capacity is tightest.
Import, shipping & containers
6 articles10 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
Birch, oak, ash and alder — a Baltic species guide for wholesalers
The four hardwoods we ship most often, how they burn and which retail customer each one suits best.
11 Dec 2025 · 4 min read
Firewood lead times explained — from order to your yard
What actually happens in the 3–4 weeks between confirming an order and a container arriving at your gate.
27 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
How much firewood fits in a 40ft container? A packing guide
Crates, bags, briquettes and mixed loads — exactly what a 40ft container of Baltic firewood holds, and how to plan your first order.
18 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Shipping firewood to Norway — Oslo, Larvik and beyond
Sea and road routes into Norwegian ports and yards, and what to watch for on customs and lead times.
22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Firewood lead times for UK merchants — planning your winter stock
How to time orders from a Baltic mill so containers land when your yard actually needs them.
4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
How to inspect a firewood container on arrival
A practical yard checklist for merchants opening a new Baltic firewood container.
Buying guides & specifications
6 articles18 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Choosing the right firewood packaging for your business
Crates, nets, bags or briquettes — how packaging format changes your margin, handling and shelf presentation.
2 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Hardwood vs softwood firewood — what actually matters
The real differences between hardwood and softwood for the fireside — heat, burn time, spark, resin, and which is right for your customer.
2 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Firewood heat output — BTU and kWh by species
How much heat you actually get from birch, oak, ash and alder — the numbers merchants can quote with confidence.
6 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Firewood packaging — bags, crates or loose for wholesale?
How each packaging format performs in the yard and at retail, and which merchants pick which.
8 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Hardwood briquettes vs logs — which sells better?
Compressed briquettes and split logs compete for the same fireplace. Here's how each performs for merchants.
10 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
FSC vs PEFC firewood — what buyers should know
Both certify sustainable sourcing. Here's how they differ and which one your buyers are likely to ask for.
Product references
Every product line
Company & credentials
A registered Latvian exporter merchants can verify
Timberlink is a fully registered timber exporter operating out of the Riga region for a decade. Every credential below is publicly verifiable — no white-label middlemen, no drop-shipping.
- Registered company
- SIA Timberlink
- Registration No.
- 40203747426
- VAT No.
- LV40203747426
- Legal address
- Airu iela 1A, Baltezers, Garkalnes pag., Ropažu nov., LV-2164, Latvia
- Years in operation
- 10 years
- Certification
- PEFC/12-31-065
Chain of Custody
Every load is traceable to sustainably managed Baltic forests under the PEFC scheme.
Legal timber
Full EUTR due-diligence documentation supplied with every export shipment.
Export paperwork
Customs, phytosanitary and origin documents prepared per destination country.
Shipping & export logistics
Baltic ports
Regular full-load departures via Riga and Liepāja for UK, Ireland, Nordics and North Sea markets.
Road freight
Direct trailer deliveries into Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, France and Scandinavia.
Full-container loads
20ft and 40ft container loading to spec, with lashing photos and load lists per shipment.
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