Market Analysis

Vietnam’s wood product exports post 50.5% growth in the first four months

The export turnover of Vietnam's wood and wood products hit 4.99 billion USD in the first four months [...]

US lumber companies applaud the doubling of tariffs, homebuilders angry

The U.S. Department of Commerce says it will seek to double tariff rates on most Canadian softwood lumber, angering [...]

EOS reports shortage of sawnwood on the market

When the pandemic first emerged in China in January 2020 and then broke out in Europe and the US a [...]

New Zealand log export prices to China continue to rise in May

Despite a strengthening NZD, the At Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for New Zealand exported logs in May increased an average [...]

Russia sets new duties on export of green lumber

From July 1, 2021, Russia introduces new duties on the export of green lumber with a moisture content  exceeding 22 [...]

Finnish lumber in short supply in China due to high prices

According to Chinese importers contacted by Timber Industry News, the supply of Finnish pine lumber in China's domestic market [...]

U.S. to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued its preliminary determination in the second administrative review of Canadian softwood lumber imports [...]

German sawmill industry reports record production but reduced exports

The German sawmills are responding to the tense situation on the timber market with record production and a falling export [...]

Uruguay: Timber exports and prices hit record high due to strong Chinese demand

    Benefiting from the recovery of the global economy, apart from the United States who has been [...]

Egger to invest 70 million in St. Johann plant

The  Austrian wood-based materials manufacturer Egger is investing 70 million euros in its main plant in St. Johann. Among [...]