New York City approves use of CLT for six-storey buildings
The New York City Council has approved the use of mass timber for the construction of buildings of up to [...]
October 19, 2021
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Construction / Wood-based Panels / North America
Sharp decline in demand for softwood lumber in Germany; sawmills adjust production
The corona lockdown, drought and forest damage in 2020 was followed by extreme demand in spring [...]
October 15, 2021
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Lumber prices in US are rising again fast
On Friday, the price per thousand board feet climbed another 5% to $494. Since bottoming out [...]
October 12, 2021
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Sweden leads opposition to EU Forest Strategy
The new 2030 Forest Strategy is triggering diplomatic clashes in the EU over who should be responsible for forest policy [...]
October 11, 2021
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US lumber prices stage a late season rally
The roller coaster ride for US lumber prices is still going strong. In the past month [...]
October 11, 2021
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Timber supply tensions relax in France, prices expected to fall
While wood has been the subject of shortages for several months, the French timber industry announces [...]
October 11, 2021
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Lumber shortages in Australia threaten construction industry
After timber shortages devastated the North American construction industry, Australia is predicted to soon follow.  [...]
October 11, 2021
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood Construction / Australia and Pacific Region
U.S. lumber prices are suddenly rising again
A month after U.S. lumber prices finally returned to normal, prices for wood are ticking [...]
October 5, 2021
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Lumber demand in US strengthens but price volatility continues
Lumber demand in the United States looks to strengthen as price volatility gives way to a [...]
September 30, 2021
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Russian lumber prices start to fall after more than doubling in the first half
The explosive growth in prices for building materials and timber, which was observed in spring all [...]
September 29, 2021
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Industry Prices / Sawmilling / Wood Construction / Russia