Imports
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European plywood production and imports at record low
Total EU+UK imports of plywood from outside the region in 2023 were 3.29 million cu.m, down 26% compared to the previous year and only just exceeding the record low of 3.1 million cu.m in 2009 during the global financial crises.... Continue reading
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September 3, 2024
European plywood production and imports at record low
Total EU+UK imports of plywood from outside the region in 2023 were 3.29 million cu.m, down 26% compared to the previous year and only just exceeding the record low of 3.1 million cu.m in 2009 during the global financial crises.... Continue reading
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China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading
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August 6, 2024
Japan: Prices for imported softwood lumber from Europe on the rise
The price increase of imported lumber for housing construction in Japan is becoming more noticeable. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the average price for European lumber in June is about 10% higher than that of domestic lumber.... Continue reading
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading
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March 19, 2024
EU tropical wood imports below historically low pre- COVID level
In 2023, the EU27 imported 1.59 million tonnes of tropical wood and wood furniture products with a total value of US$3.18 billion, respectively 18% and 27% less than the previous year.... Continue reading
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading
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September 3, 2024
European plywood production and imports at record low
Total EU+UK imports of plywood from outside the region in 2023 were 3.29 million cu.m, down 26% compared to the previous year and only just exceeding the record low of 3.1 million cu.m in 2009 during the global financial crises.... Continue reading