Market implications of West Fraser’s acquisition of Norbord
West Fraser Timber Company, a leading supplier of lumber and other wood products extensively used in the building and construction [...]
November 26, 2020
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North American softwood lumber prices recover as demand improves
It’s unbelievable for this time of year and if someone had predicted it a month ago they would have [...]
November 26, 2020
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Japanese wood pellet imports expected to exceed 2 million tons in 2020
Japan imported a record 1.6 million metric tons of wood pellets last year, primarily from Vietnam and Canada. Wood [...]
November 26, 2020
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India: Log and lumber demand expected to recover starting December
Manufacturing and construction will be relatively quiet in India until late November due to the Diwali festival. Economists suggest this [...]
November 26, 2020
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Largest hardwood producer in US files for bankruptcy due to Covid-19 pandemic
Northwest Hardwoods Inc., the largest hardwood lumber producer in US, retreated into Chapter 11 in Delaware early Monday, saying fallout [...]
November 25, 2020
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U.S.DoC reduces countervailing, anti-dumping duties for B.C. lumber producers
The U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday reduced its penalties against imports of Canadian lumber, primarily from B.C [...]
November 25, 2020
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China: Purchase prices of European spruce logs on the rise
Softwood log inventory in China has reduced by approximately 17% over the last month to 3.6m m3. [...]
November 25, 2020
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Finland: Roundwood price overview (Oct. 2020)
The average price for pine logs in Finland was EUR 55.2 per cubic metre, and the price for spruce [...]
November 25, 2020
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Stora Enso ready to deliver cross-laminated timber to the US market
Stora Enso has received approval for producing and delivering cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels to the United States in accordance [...]
November 25, 2020
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US lumber prices increase again against normal seasonal slowdown
US lumber futures have rallied in November, fueled by strong home construction and remodeling activity amid the pandemic. [...]
November 23, 2020
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