UK’s demand for softwood likely to slow in Q3 and Q4
Steady demand and increasing operational costs ensured that timber prices and import volumes in UK remained firm in April 2022 [...]
July 13, 2022
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New Zealand’s log export outlook uncertain due to high shipping prices and supply chain disruptions
New Zealand log exports are forecast to drop by 12 percent to $3.4 billion for the year to 30 [...]
July 13, 2022
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Vietnam’s wood product deliveries slow due to high inflation in key export markets
In the first months of this year, Vietnam's timber and wood products export has grossed a robust growth. In [...]
July 12, 2022
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Pellet prices considerably higher in Western Europe on a year ago
Due to the Ukraine war, around 10% of pellets are missing on the world market. This primarily affects power plants [...]
July 12, 2022
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Global trade of softwood lumber slowed in early 2022
Global trade of softwood lumber slowed in early 2022, in particular lumber headed to China, the US, and Germany, where [...]
July 11, 2022
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Sweden: Slowdown for the sawmill industry after record years – lower lumber prices are expected
After the record years for the Swedish sawmill industry, there is now a slowdown in the market reported. Uncertainty and [...]
July 7, 2022
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North American lumber prices bounce on equitable supply-demand balance
The significant price cuts of the previous week were successful in spurring renewed demand for softwood lumber materials in North [...]
July 7, 2022
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Subdued lumber demand in India due to container issues
Demand for lumber in India remains subdued due to ongoing shortages in container availability for exports. Liners are repositioning empty [...]
July 7, 2022
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European sawmills expect tough months ahead
On June 16, the European Sawmill Association EOS met in Skellefteå in northern Sweden for its summer general assembly. In [...]
July 6, 2022
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New Zealand log export prices to China fall more than 20% in June
A weaker timber market in China, rising transport costs and exchange rate impacts have contributed to a drop of more [...]
July 6, 2022
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