Wood Industry Prices

Roundwood prices in Finland mostly up in April

The prices for roundwood in Finland have increased significantly during April 2018, as compared to the same period last year [...]

New Zealand radiata pine logs prices go up in May

Radiata pine log export prices from New Zealand have been rising significantly in May 2018. China has been importing radiata [...]

Global softwood lumber prices increased during Q1/2018

    Global softwood lumber prices continued their two-year climb in the Q1/18 with the pace [...]

China: Sawnwood imports up 16% in volume in 2017

According to data from China Customs, 2017 Chinese sawnwood imports totalled 37.35 million cubic metres valued at US$10 [...]

Booming costs for US homebuilding due to lumber tariffs

Last week, Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, addressed attendees at the National Association of [...]

Finnish softwood lumber production stimulated by booming Chinese demand

The growth of the global economy, increasing demand for forest industry products and investments in Finland’s forest sector continue [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]