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Asia & Middle East


September 2, 2024

Vietnam aims to reach $25 billion in wood and timber exports by 2030

Vietnam's wood and timber exports are projected to reach US$20 billion by 2025 and $25 billion by 2030. The targets are outlined in the National Forestry Plan for the period 2021-30, with a vision towards 2050.... Continue reading →


August 12, 2024

India’s log import market is currently facing several challenges

August 6, 2024

Japan: Prices for imported softwood lumber from Europe on the rise

August 5, 2024

EUDR will likely results in a hike in operational costs for companies

July 23, 2024

Projections to 2050 indicate significant increases in global wood demand

July 18, 2024

MDF milestone for new Siempelkamp plant near Mekong

July 15, 2024

Ocean freight rates close to post-Covid period

July 11, 2024

Indian traders reduce lumber, roundwood purchases due to real estate sector slowdown

July 10, 2024

Wood prices plummet to record low – Global wood market in serious crisis

July 8, 2024

Russia is starting to compete with Finnish sawmill industry exports in key markets such as N. Africa and Japan

July 3, 2024

Versowood’s CEO: The sawmill industry expects the Japanese yen to strengthen and exports to pick up