The situation in the Red Sea is in turmoil again, and the global timber supply chain faces disruption
Tensions in the Red Sea region have escalated once again. Reports indicate that on March 15 (local time), the U [...]
March 20, 2025
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U.S. softwood log prices poised for recovery after years of decline
U.S. lumber prices are poised for an upward shift in 2025, driven by increased housing starts and renewed investment [...]
March 20, 2025
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Austria: Softwood log prices stable in March; construction industry likely to pick up
The Austrian economy remains in recession in March 2025. Especially in the industrial sector, the US tariff threats are further [...]
March 20, 2025
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US and EU moves could cripple Malaysia’s Meranti and Keruing exports
Malaysia's timber industry is facing mounting pressure as the United States and European Union consider new trade restrictions, including [...]
March 20, 2025
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China’s plywood exports surge 24% in 2024
China’s plywood exports surged in 2024, with shipments reaching 13.27 million cubic meters, valued at $5.271 billion [...]
March 20, 2025
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Lumber trade war: New U.S. tariffs unlikely to hurt Canadian sawmills much
The Domtar sawmill, formerly Resolute sawmill, in Thunder Bay exports almost 90 per cent of its produced softwood lumber to [...]
March 19, 2025
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Germany: Calls on political parties to prioritize housing construction
The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the Furniture and Kitchen Trade Association (BVDM) are calling on Germany [...]
March 19, 2025
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Finnish wood product industry sees economic turnaround
Weak market conditions remain the biggest concern, according to a survey by the Finnish Wood Product Industry Association (Puutuoteteollisuus). [...]
March 19, 2025
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Transport issues at ports – Brazilian timber industry in search of solutions
The Brazilian forestry and timber sectors are facing serious logistical challenges primarily due to issues at ports andwith maritime transport [...]
March 19, 2025
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New Zealand log prices soild in early 2025
Last month was relatively quiet in terms of market movements, which is to be expected as Chinese traders have mostly [...]
March 19, 2025
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