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Skyrocketing prices cause lumber shortage also in Russia

    The Russian housing market is experiencing a shortage of 2-2.5 million m³ of lumber [...]

Wood prices expected to rise in the Czech Republic

According to data from the Czech Statistical Office, almost 36 million cubic meters of wood were harvested in Czech forests [...]

EC approves the introduction of preliminary anti-dumping duties on birch plywood from Russia

The European Commission approved for 6 months the introduction of preliminary anti-dumping duties on birch plywood from Russia.   [...]

Prices for China’s imported lumber fall sharply after record highs

This year's crazy import price rise in China came to an end in late May. Throughout June, the Chinese [...]

N. American OSB price hit repeated record highs even as lumber’s rally cools

   The price of OSB in North America has surged 97% since the start of the year.   [...]

Vietnamese wood product exports forecast to reach new record in 2021

    Vietnam's wood products exports are expected to rise to a record 15-16 billion USD [...]

Sharp rise in wood prices in Romania

The situation on the wood market in Romania is tense, with prices above average prices in Europe.  Thus [...]

WWF files a complaint against Germany for inadequate EUTR implementation

The WWF has lodged a complaint against Germany with the EU Commission because of inadequate implementation of the European Timber [...]

EOS Assembly: High demand, record prices but increasing raw material supply challenges

      Securing access to raw materials was the key issue raised at an important gathering [...]

US lumber prices likely to stay double the historical average for the next 5 years

     US lumber has probably found a bottom at current levels, but prices will remain over double [...]