EU tropical timber imports stronger than expected
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$1.98 [...]
November 9, 2020
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Russia’s role as one of the world’s largest exporter of softwood log ended by export ban
Softwood log exports from Russia have been in steady decline for the past 15 years and could reach [...]
November 6, 2020
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North American softwood lumber prices drop sharply, but remain high
“What goes up must come down,” as the saying goes. Particularly when talking about markets. After [...]
November 6, 2020
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Canfor’s CEO: Record lumber prices trend expected to continue
The work-from-home trend that drove lumber prices to record levels and helped producer Canfor Corp. realize record high [...]
November 3, 2020
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Wood in short supply in global markets expected to increase prices
The easing of lockdown conditions in many countries are causing significant upward pressure. These include a [...]
November 2, 2020
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Prices for New Zealand’s exported logs on the rise as demand in China is strong
Domestic demand for logs and sawn timber in New Zealand remains strong with regional differences in log supply and demand [...]
November 2, 2020
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Downward trend in roundwood prices in Sweden continues in Q3/2020
The trend of decreasing delivery roundwood prices continued during the third quarter of 2020 in Sweden [...]
October 28, 2020
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Strong demand for logs in China due to busy construction season
Log inventory in China has increased about 300k m3 in the last month to around 4.6m m3, with congestion [...]
October 28, 2020
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European lumber exporters expanding sales outside Europe
European lumber exporters have expanded their sales overseas from 30% to 45% over the past ten years, with Asia receiving [...]
October 27, 2020
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US lumber prices down 20% since September
Framing lumber prices in US peaked above $950 per thousand board feet in mid-September, according to Random Lengths, and [...]
October 27, 2020
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