Market Analysis

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 [...]

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 [...]

Junnikkala builds a large sawmill in Finland

    Finnish sawmilling company Kalajokinen Junnikkala Oy plans to build a new sawmill in Oulu.   [...]

Germany’s Ante Holz to acquire new sawmill

      Germany sawmilling group Ante Holz has expanded into southern Germany by acquiring a mill [...]