The global wood pellets demand forecast shows optimistic scenarios
The industrial wood pellet tonnage demand and spot prices are based on optimistic scenarios in which cofiring or full-firing [...]
May 19, 2017
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US likely to increase lumber imports from Europe, New Zealand, Latin America in 2017 as Canadian producers pursue alternative markets
High import tariffs on Canadian lumber to the US are likely to increase US lumber production and boost shipments from [...]
May 2, 2017
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New Zealand roundwood prices hit record high
Local log prices in New Zealand have reached new record high in March, due to buoyant demand from sawmills. Thus [...]
April 28, 2017
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Fenglin Group plans to build particleboard plant in New Zealand
New Zealand media informed that the China-based Guangxi Fenglin Wood Industry Group disclosed plans to build a new particle [...]
April 27, 2017
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Global softwood lumber exports reach new record-high in 2016
Global softwood lumber trade increased 12% year-over-year to reach a new record-high of 121 million cu. ft [...]
April 4, 2017
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New record high for globally traded wood chips in 2016
Over the past 15 years, global trade of wood chips has gone up almost 75%, mainly because of major expansion [...]
March 30, 2017
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Recovery in New Zealand radiata log exports to China in 2016
Log exports from New Zealand to China have recovered strongly following improved demand over the past year. China is New [...]
March 20, 2017
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Recovery expected for global construction equipment industry in 2017
Global sales of construction equipment are expected to increase seven per cent this year, according to updated forecasts from specialist [...]
March 14, 2017
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New Zealand’s exports of logs to India dropped by 62% due to currency issues
New Zealand's exports of logs to India have decreased by 62% year-on-year, for fear of falling demand [...]
March 10, 2017
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Record roundwood prices in New Zealand during February
The export prices for New Zealand logs increased for every grade. The average wharf gate price for unpruned A-grade [...]
March 1, 2017
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