Europe

Sharp drop in Lithuanian roundwood prices

    In December 2019, pine logs in Lithuania were priced at € 57/ m3 (-3.4% compared to [...]

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 [...]

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 Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Europe

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 Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Energy / Europe

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 [...]

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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]