Outlook of the US softwood lumber market in 2020-21
In 2021, softwood lumber mills will increase production to meet stronger expected demand. Softwood lumber prices [...]
November 9, 2020
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China’s sawnwood imports dropped sharply in H1/2020
According to China Customs data, China imported 17 million cubic metres of sawnwood in the first half of [...]
November 9, 2020
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Rising roundwood prices in Finland
The average price for pine logs in Finland in September was 54.7 euros per cubic [...]
November 9, 2020
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Estonian companies looking to buy sawn timber from Belarus
Timber processors in Estonia are looking into procuring sawn timber from Belarus. However, even though raw material is cheaper in [...]
November 9, 2020
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EU tropical timber imports stronger than expected
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$1.98 [...]
November 9, 2020
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Russia’s role as one of the world’s largest exporter of softwood log ended by export ban
Softwood log exports from Russia have been in steady decline for the past 15 years and could reach [...]
November 6, 2020
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US plywood market sees encouraging signs
US plywood markets remain quiet and slow on the buy side, over all. Though there are encouraging signs in the [...]
November 6, 2020
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Sharp fall for UPM’s profits in Q3/2020
Finnish forestry product giant UPM reported a larger than anticipated drop in profits in its third quarter. [...]
November 6, 2020
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North American softwood lumber prices drop sharply, but remain high
“What goes up must come down,” as the saying goes. Particularly when talking about markets. After [...]
November 6, 2020
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Setra to sell its Rolfs sawmill to Stockhult Holding
There have been many trips around Setra-owned Rolf's sawmill in Kalix, Sweden which were finally closed down after [...]
November 6, 2020
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