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French wood market update: Construction slowdown impacts softwood demand
Recent trends reveal a slowdown in the French construction market, increased demand for specific wood types, and shifting international trade patterns affecting the wood industry The National Forestry Office (ONF) of France has recently published a report on the evolution of wood sales produced and harvested in France. It states that "the crisis in the new construction market continues, with a decrease of about 20% in France and the United States between May 2023 and May 2024. Transactions in the existing housing market have also declined by 22% in France between April 2023 and April 2024," which reduces opportunities in new construction. On the other hand, "the economic crisis and savings reserves have led to an increase in improvement projects such as facade cladding, roof extensions, additions, and terrace renovations" in the sector of older single-family homes. This trend is... Continue reading
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August 13, 2024
French wood market update: Construction slowdown impacts softwood demand
Recent trends reveal a slowdown in the French construction market, increased demand for specific wood types, and shifting international trade patterns affecting the wood industry The National Forestry Office (ONF) of France has recently published a report on the evolution of wood sales produced and harvested in France. It states that "the crisis in the new construction market continues, with a decrease of about 20% in France and the United States between May 2023 and May 2024. Transactions in the existing housing market have also declined by 22% in France between April 2023 and April 2024," which reduces opportunities in new construction. On the other hand, "the economic crisis and savings reserves have led to an increase in improvement projects such as facade cladding, roof extensions, additions, and terrace renovations" in the sector of older single-family homes. This trend is... Continue reading
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April 12, 2017
France: Hardwood trade affected by rising ocean freight costs to Asia
French hardwood trade was mixed during the Q2 of 2017. The French oak keeps on increasing and there is no forecast for reasons to stop.... Continue reading
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March 6, 2017
Hardwood logs prices in Russia, Poland, Romania and Croatia during January-February 2017
Prices for hardwood logs during January and February 2017 can be found below:... Continue reading
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July 5, 2017
France: Oak and beech logs exports to China more than triple in Q1/2017
During the first quarter of 2017, the hardwood logs exports from Europe to China tripled and reached a total of 2,6 million m3, 263% more than in the same period last year. The bulk of exports came from France. Deliveries to China grew by 560%, from 321,061 m3 in the Q1/2016, to 2,1 million m3 in 2017. Also, Germany sent 3% more hardwood logs to China, reaching a volume of 149,443 m3, followed by Belgium, which exported 88% more hardwood logs, to a volume of 145,673 m3. TOP 10 Exporting Countries Hardwood: Logs exported to China from... (in cbm ) Exporting Country Jan. - March 2016 Jan. - March 2017 Change in % European Union 714,368 2,592,837 263 % France 321,061 2,120,060 560 % Germany 145,093 149,443 3 % Belgium 77,508 145,673 88 % Latvia 91,069 80,764 -11 % Estonia 20,537 28,970 41 % Others 59,100 67,927 15... Continue reading
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August 13, 2024
French wood market update: Construction slowdown impacts softwood demand
Recent trends reveal a slowdown in the French construction market, increased demand for specific wood types, and shifting international trade patterns affecting the wood industry The National Forestry Office (ONF) of France has recently published a report on the evolution of wood sales produced and harvested in France. It states that "the crisis in the new construction market continues, with a decrease of about 20% in France and the United States between May 2023 and May 2024. Transactions in the existing housing market have also declined by 22% in France between April 2023 and April 2024," which reduces opportunities in new construction. On the other hand, "the economic crisis and savings reserves have led to an increase in improvement projects such as facade cladding, roof extensions, additions, and terrace renovations" in the sector of older single-family homes. This trend is... Continue reading