Market Analysis

Wood pellets in Germany more expensive in June

The price for wood pellets in Germany is still on a decreasing trend in June. Thus, the average price for [...]

Canadian lumber companies invest in capacity expansions in the US

As lumber costs remain at historically high levels, lumber companies are investing those profits into strengthening their positions and increasing [...]

Russian lumber exports go 19% up in January-April 2018

During the first four months of 2018, the lumber exports from Russia grew in value and in volume. The country [...]

Woodworking machines production in Germany went 10% up in 2017

German woodworking machines manufacturers have increased production by 10.4% in 2017, to EUR 3.2 billion.     [...]

Lumber prices in the US keep record levels up

A second muted week of trading since the U.S. holiday generated cracks in prices of framing lumber.   [...]

Prices for Austrian softwood lumber keep steady in May

In May, the prices of softwood lumber in Austria are largely stable as compared to April. The prices either are [...]

Woodworking machinery sector in Italy reports significant growth for Q1/2018

The first quarter for Italian woodworking machinery is in line with the excellent results of 2017, a year that closed [...]

German institute develops new drying technique that could reduce costs for biomass

A new steam drying technique for wood developed through the EU-funded SteamBio project could significantly reduce transportation costs for [...]

Global forest industry trends during the first quarter of 2018

The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) jumped 5.1% q-o-q in the 1Q/18 to reach its highest [...]

Canada might enforce tariffs on US plywood imports

Canada has recently announced it would impose tariffs on plywood and other products imported from the US.     [...]