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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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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Suez Canal blockage could drive in huge trade disruption
A giant container ship has become wedged across Egypt's Suez Canal, blocking one of the world's busiest trade [...]
March 25, 2021
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China: Log import prices are rising fast in March
Last week (March 15-21), China's log import price index maintained a steady upward market. The weekly index reported [...]
March 23, 2021
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Forecast: Global roundwood market expected to grow in the next years as demand rises
The global roundwood market is estimated at a huge figure of approx. $312B, which equals to near 2 billion cubic [...]
March 18, 2021
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Global sawlog prices continue to rise driven by high demand in N. America and Europe
Global sawlog prices rose 8% in the 4Q/20 as demand for logs increased throughout North America and Europe. [...]
March 18, 2021
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Will the global container shortage crisis last for a long time? 2021 will still be full of challenges
The global shipping system is currently experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. A series of unusual events triggered by the [...]
March 15, 2021
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Chinese timber industry in search for other import sources to ease the impact of Australian supply
The Chinese timber industry is diversifying its import sources to ease the impact of the suspension of Australian timber imports [...]
March 15, 2021
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Australia’s request to China to resume timber exports ignored by Beijing officials
Australia is bracing for a drawn-out disruption to its A$1.6 billion ($1.23 billion) annual timber trade [...]
March 15, 2021
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