New Zealand log exports facing changing global demand trends
September AWG prices for New Zealand's exported logs remained similar to August AWG prices at North Island ports while [...]
October 5, 2023
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Plummeting wood prices in Germany amidst construction crisis and high energy costs
Wood prices in Germany continued to fall in September. One reason is the construction crisis and the slump in sales [...]
October 4, 2023
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Large sawmill companies in Estonia forced to reduce production
Sawmills in Southeastern Estonia are continuing to have to reduce output and make lay-offs as uncompetitiveness in domestic prices [...]
October 4, 2023
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EUDR: Policy dialogue heats up
Following passage of the EU Deforestation Regulation into law on 31 May and with enforcement now due to start in [...]
October 4, 2023
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China: First half year decline in plywood exports
According to China Customs, in the first half of 2023 China’s plywood exports were 5.13 million cubic meters [...]
October 4, 2023
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Modest growth forecast for European wood market
Economic growth in Europe has slowed dramatically in Europe this year and the downturn is likely to persist. European hardwood [...]
October 3, 2023
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Finland faces serious wood supply crisis
Forest owners in Finland have recently enjoyed favorable timber prices. By percentage, the stumpage and procurement prices of fiber wood [...]
October 3, 2023
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Sweden: Reduced sawmill production lowers logging
Logging for the full year 2023 will be lower than the record years 2021 and 2022. That assessment is made [...]
October 3, 2023
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Austrian JAF Group completes acquisition of DLH Poland and DLH Slovakia
As of September 26, 2023, the Austrian JAF Group has successfully completed the takeover of DLH Poland and DLH Slovakia [...]
October 3, 2023
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Strong half-year for Moelven despite reduced margins
Moelven had a turnover of just over seven billion (EUR 619.57 million) NOK during the first six months of [...]
October 3, 2023
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