Sharp drop in Lithuanian roundwood prices
In December 2019, pine logs in Lithuania were priced at € 57/ m3 (-3.4% compared to [...]
March 2, 2020
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Kronospan invests EUR 200 million in its Chirk, Wales plant
Kronospan is investing € 200 million in its site in Chirk, Wales as part of its Vision [...]
March 2, 2020
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Challenging times for European sawmills
The fourth quarter was disappointing many European sawmills, but a more balanced market can be expected. The market for sawn [...]
February 27, 2020
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U.S. wood pellet exports reach almost 7 million tons in 2019
U.S. exported 541,893.4 metric tons of wood pellets in December, bringing total pellet [...]
February 27, 2020
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France to require 50% timber in all new public buildings
As part of the French governments push for sustainable urban development all new public buildings financed [...]
February 27, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Construction / Europe
Brexit becomes a problem for the German furniture industry
Brexit is becoming an increasing problem for the German furniture industry. "Already since 2016 our furniture [...]
February 26, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Europe
Europe becoming China’s second softwood lumber supplier, surpassing Canada
Europe is now the second softwood lumber supplier to China; with a 60% yoy increase in deliveries.  [...]
February 26, 2020
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Finland: Roundwood price overview in December 2019
In December 2019, the average price for pine logs in Finland was EUR 53.1 per cubic meter [...]
February 19, 2020
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Pellet production in Germany reaches record high
Germany's pellet manufacturers successfully closed the fourth quarter of 2019 with another production record.   [...]
February 19, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Energy / Europe
Global wood consumption hits lowest rate in the decade in 2019
The growth in global wood consumption has increased by only 0.3% in 2019, the lowest rate in [...]
February 18, 2020
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