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New Zealand log export prices to China continue to rise in May

Despite a strengthening NZD, the At Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for New Zealand exported logs in May increased an average [...]

Russia sets new duties on export of green lumber

From July 1, 2021, Russia introduces new duties on the export of green lumber with a moisture content  exceeding 22 [...]

Finnish lumber in short supply in China due to high prices

According to Chinese importers contacted by Timber Industry News, the supply of Finnish pine lumber in China's domestic market [...]

U.S. to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued its preliminary determination in the second administrative review of Canadian softwood lumber imports [...]

German sawmill industry reports record production but reduced exports

The German sawmills are responding to the tense situation on the timber market with record production and a falling export [...]

Uruguay: Timber exports and prices hit record high due to strong Chinese demand

    Benefiting from the recovery of the global economy, apart from the United States who has been [...]

Egger to invest 70 million in St. Johann plant

The  Austrian wood-based materials manufacturer Egger is investing 70 million euros in its main plant in St. Johann. Among [...]

China mills struggling with higher import log prices

The rate of increase in log prices has slowed with some mills in China now struggling with the higher log [...]

US lumber price hike not reflected by rise in timber prices

US timber pricing has been relatively stable through the pandemic. Compared to lumber prices, which have increase dramatically over the [...]

Unilin acquires industrial sawmill in Romania from JAF Group

Unilin Group, through its division Unilin Flooring, has come to an agreement with the Austrian supplier of timber and wood [...]