China: Sharp rise in prices for imported softwood lumber
According to data from China’s Customs 2021 lumber imports totaled 28.84 million cubic meters valued at US$7 [...]
March 16, 2022
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US homebuilders urge the Biden administration to end lumber tariffs
Jerry Konter, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) urged the Biden administration to increase domestic production of [...]
March 15, 2022
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Forestry machinery manufacturers hit by delivery stop to Russia
The Ukraine war has had a significant impact on the global economy. The manufacturers of forest machines are also affected [...]
March 15, 2022
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Russia proposes ban on wood exports to U.S. and EU until the end of 2022
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has proposed introducing a ban on the export of birch [...]
March 14, 2022
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International Paper says it may sell 50% stake in Ilim Group
International Paper announced its intention to explore strategic options, including the possible sale, of its 50% ownership interest in Ilim [...]
March 14, 2022
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Global log supply into China remains subdued, prices rising
The issues around Evergrande and the wider issues in the Chinese construction industry seem to be worrying, however demand is [...]
March 10, 2022
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Impact of sanctions on the Russian forest industry
Russia is home to one-fifth of the world’s forest and further exploiting this resource could help the country [...]
March 9, 2022
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Accoya to build new production plant in USA
Work will begin shortly to start ground works and construction of a new Accoya wood production facility in Kingsport, Tennessee [...]
March 9, 2022
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Statement by 120 environmental groups: Timber imports from Russia must be stopped!
Over a 120 individual environmental rights groups have joined together and are calling for a ban on the use of [...]
March 8, 2022
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Russia-Ukraine war aggravated already-soaring N. American lumber prices
North American umber prices are continuing to surge amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and traders could soon see even [...]
March 7, 2022
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