Market Analysis

Prices for wood pellets in Switzerland increased during September

In September, the prices for ENplus A1 certified wood pellets increased in Switzerland. The current average price for pellets (delivery [...]

Wood products prices in Germany went up significantly in July 2018

    German producer prices for commercial wood products continued to rise in July 2018. Compared to the [...]

Low supply for raw materials affects the European sawn hardwood sector

Production in the sawn hardwood sector has not been showing any significant trends over the last few years. Demand is [...]
September 19, 2018 Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Europe

Outlook of the Swedish sawmill industry

Sweden is the largest softwood exporter in Europe. 13 million cubic meters are exported of which 8 million cubic meters [...]

Roundwood prices in Estonia reach higher levels than in 2017

The prices for roundwood in Estonia stabilized in July. Most of the products are at the levels of the previous [...]

Timber ports and processing zone in Southwest China expects US$ 3.3 billion investment

A cooperation and investment agreement was recently signed between China Forestry Group Corporation and the administration in Ba’nan district [...]
September 18, 2018 Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / China

Furniture market in India goes through major shift from plywood to MDF

India’s furniture market is undergoing a major shift with a move towards ready-made furniture and a rising preference [...]

Russia: Birch veneer logs exports to be limited

On July 17, 2018, Dmitry Medvedev, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, signed Regulation no. 836 "On Introduction of [...]

Austrian sawmill industry on an upward trend

The timber markets showed a positive trend throughout 2017 and in the first half of 2018 in almost all markets [...]

US softwood lumber and panel prices stabilize at the beginning of September

    US framing lumber traders who had anticipated a stronger pace of sales coming out of the [...]