France: Oak log prices at record levels despite uncertain market
How much longer will the planets remain aligned for the oak tree? At the beginning of September 2022, this is [...]
September 29, 2022
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US lumber prices fall to around pre-pandemic levels
US lumber prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than two years, bringing two-by-fours back to [...]
September 28, 2022
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Finland: Weakening sawn timber demand lowers prices and cuts exports
Finland's sawn timber market is facing something new, as the demand has declined during the spring. In January-June [...]
September 27, 2022
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Firewood shortages in France are pushing up the price of logs
Firewood shortages in France are intensifying and prices have jumped by more than 20% since June due to soaring demand [...]
September 27, 2022
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Austria: Low processing level of the sawmill industry, log prices drop
In Austria, Styria and Carinthia were the hardest hit by the thunderstorms in August. According to the Austrian Chamber of [...]
September 27, 2022
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Analysis: Energy crisis in Europe-consequences for the wood industry
As winter approaches, the energy crisis in Europe is putting increased pressure on the economy in general and on the [...]
September 26, 2022
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US lumber prices fell 10% after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates
US lumber prices extended their 2-day decline to 10% after the Fed hiked interest rates by 75 [...]
September 26, 2022
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Finland: Timber trade drops sharply; log prices stable
Finnish timber trade was very brisk in August, with the total volume more than 60 percent higher than the average [...]
September 26, 2022
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North American lumber producers are cutting back production, a signal that higher interest rates are taking root
A growing number of Canada’s largest producers, including Canfor Corp. and West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., recently announced plans [...]
September 22, 2022
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China: Log stocks continue to decline, import prices show an upward trend
The log inventory in China continued to decline in August, and prices showed an upward trend. As of the end [...]
September 22, 2022
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