ISC 2020: The Covid-19 pandemic impact on the softwood market
On 8 October 2020 the 68th edition of the International Softwood Conference was held for the first time ever online [...]
October 12, 2020
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Global wood fiber markets in 2Q/20
Wood raw-material costs fell for most pulp manufacturers throughout the world in the 2Q/20, reducing fiber price indices [...]
October 12, 2020
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Lumber prices high across British Columbia as mills struggle to meet demand
Increased demand and a lack of supply have sent lumber prices soaring across British Columbia, while lumber mills work at [...]
October 8, 2020
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USTR to start investigation on Vietnam timber imports
At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is initiating an [...]
October 8, 2020
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Most North American softwood lumber prices flat or slightly down at the beginning of October
For U.S. home building activity and thus softwood lumber demand, “Labour Day is the beginning of the end and [...]
October 8, 2020
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Forecast: N. American lumber, panel prices expected to remain high for several years
Forest product market analysts expect prices for lumber and building panels in North America will remain strong for several years [...]
October 7, 2020
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Lumber companies in the US reached record profits
Record high lumber prices in the US, stable income for residual chips, and slightly lower costs for sawlogs moved 2Q [...]
October 2, 2020
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Global housing markets to face tougher year in 2021
Most major housing markets won’t keep up with consumer price inflation in 2021 and are faced with multiple downside [...]
October 2, 2020
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Most N. American softwood lumber prices remain level
There was more confusion in the North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber market last week as prices of most [...]
October 1, 2020
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Covid 19 recovery to cause high wood prices and low wood availability
Recently, concerns were raised regarding the mounting pressure on the availability of wood in Europe which is likely to impact [...]
September 29, 2020
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