Declining softwood lumber trade in the world in 2020
In the first three quarters of 2020, the largest softwood lumber flows in the world declined.   [...]
January 20, 2021
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Brazilian wood pellet exports hit record in 2020
Brazilian wood pellet exports hit new highs in 2020, as deliveries to the UK nearly trippled and the number of [...]
January 20, 2021
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Steady recovery in Sweden’s softwood lumber exports to Europe
During September 2020, Swedish exporters increased their supply of softwood lumber to European customers by 28 [...]
January 20, 2021
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Indian log and lumber import market uncertain
Sentiment from log buyers in Kandla is turning negative, with reports of four vessels to load from Uruguay, one from [...]
January 20, 2021
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Global wood fiber price indices moved up in the 3Q/20
In the 3Q 2020, the Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) was up by 1.6% to $81.17/odmt [...]
January 20, 2021
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Softwood log import prices in China have soared at the beginning of the year
After the New Year's holiday, many log traders are worried about future market uncertainties, and many softwood prices have [...]
January 18, 2021
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Vietnam tightens timber laws to avoid US tariff threats
Vietnam’s wood industry, under investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative for allegedly importing illegally harvested or traded timber [...]
January 18, 2021
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UK timber imports show continued strong market recovery
UK's timber and panel import volumes performed strongly in October 2020 for the fifth consecutive [...]
January 18, 2021
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Finland’s forest industry exports fall sharply in Jan.-Oct. 2020
In October 2020 the exports value of Finland's forest industry products totaled EUR 0.87 billion. In January-October [...]
January 18, 2021
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Global lumber markets benefit from rising prices
Lumber prices have increased worldwide in the second half of 2020 with US prices almost doubling Lumber Markets [...]
January 15, 2021
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