Timber prices are rising sharply in Germany
The rise in wood prices in Germany continues - with supply not keeping pace with growth in demand in some market [...]
March 30, 2021
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Global lumber trade in 2020: US imports high, contrary to China, Japan and MENA
Softwood lumber imports to the US were up 4.5% y-o-y in 2020, contrary to most other regions [...]
March 30, 2021
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New Zealand log export prices to China are still increasing
The CFR prices for New Zealand pine logs in China has increased approximately 5 USD over the last month and [...]
March 30, 2021
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Metsä starts construction of its new sawmill in Rauma, Finland
Metsä Fibre is building the world’s most modern sawmill in Rauma, Finland. The construction work began in May 2020 [...]
March 30, 2021
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China: Imports of softwood and hardwood wood products to be significantly altered starting 2022
China is the world’s largest importer of softwood and hardwood logs, and for many decades, Russia has been a [...]
March 29, 2021
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Austrian timber market: Price increases continue
The positive trend in the Austrian construction industry continues. The demand for all sawn timber ranges currently exceeds the supply [...]
March 29, 2021
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Chilean wood chip exports were down 40% in 2020
Wood chip exports from Chile plummeted in 2020, with shipments falling by over 40% from the first quarter to the [...]
March 29, 2021
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Germany: Short supply and rising wood prices due to massive exports to the US
The price of furniture and lumber in Germany has been rising for months. There are also massive delivery bottlenecks. Now [...]
March 29, 2021
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UPM Timber to cut 43 jobs
UPM Timber has completed the employee consultation process started in early February on its plans to improve profitability and strengthen [...]
March 29, 2021
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Moody’s: Limited supply, strong demand to drive most wood product prices to peak level in 2021
The outlook for the global forest products industry remains positive, said Moody’s Investors Service. [...]
March 25, 2021
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