Industry
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Austria’s sawmill industry expects reduced production in 2023
2023 started for Austria's sawmill industry under subdued global economic conditions. In this regard, there are no signs of any change for the second quarter either.... Continue reading
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April 18, 2023
Austria’s sawmill industry expects reduced production in 2023
2023 started for Austria's sawmill industry under subdued global economic conditions. In this regard, there are no signs of any change for the second quarter either.... Continue reading
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January 29, 2023
Global sawlog prices on a downward trend
Wood raw-material costs for sawmills in North America and Europe eased in the 3Q/22 as demand and prices for lumber fell. The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell five percent from its all-time high in the previous quarter to US$90.54/m3. The decline follows a two-year increasing streak when the index had only one occasion when it declined q-o-q. Global Wood Fiber Markets Prices for pulplogs and wood chips have increased in practically all markets worldwide in the 3Q/22. As a result, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) has moved upward for over two years to reach $100.47/bdmt in the 3Q/22, 26% higher than its 15-year low in the 2Q/20. Global softwood fiber prices have also risen over the past few years, with the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) increasing for nine consecutive quarters. In the 3Q/22, the SFPI was $101.63/bdmt, the highest level since early 2021. Global... Continue reading
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January 29, 2023
Global sawlog prices on a downward trend
Wood raw-material costs for sawmills in North America and Europe eased in the 3Q/22 as demand and prices for lumber fell. The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell five percent from its all-time high in the previous quarter to US$90.54/m3. The decline follows a two-year increasing streak when the index had only one occasion when it declined q-o-q. Global Wood Fiber Markets Prices for pulplogs and wood chips have increased in practically all markets worldwide in the 3Q/22. As a result, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) has moved upward for over two years to reach $100.47/bdmt in the 3Q/22, 26% higher than its 15-year low in the 2Q/20. Global softwood fiber prices have also risen over the past few years, with the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) increasing for nine consecutive quarters. In the 3Q/22, the SFPI was $101.63/bdmt, the highest level since early 2021. Global... Continue reading
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January 29, 2023
Global sawlog prices on a downward trend
Wood raw-material costs for sawmills in North America and Europe eased in the 3Q/22 as demand and prices for lumber fell. The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell five percent from its all-time high in the previous quarter to US$90.54/m3. The decline follows a two-year increasing streak when the index had only one occasion when it declined q-o-q. Global Wood Fiber Markets Prices for pulplogs and wood chips have increased in practically all markets worldwide in the 3Q/22. As a result, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) has moved upward for over two years to reach $100.47/bdmt in the 3Q/22, 26% higher than its 15-year low in the 2Q/20. Global softwood fiber prices have also risen over the past few years, with the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) increasing for nine consecutive quarters. In the 3Q/22, the SFPI was $101.63/bdmt, the highest level since early 2021. Global... Continue reading
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January 29, 2023
Global sawlog prices on a downward trend
Wood raw-material costs for sawmills in North America and Europe eased in the 3Q/22 as demand and prices for lumber fell. The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell five percent from its all-time high in the previous quarter to US$90.54/m3. The decline follows a two-year increasing streak when the index had only one occasion when it declined q-o-q. Global Wood Fiber Markets Prices for pulplogs and wood chips have increased in practically all markets worldwide in the 3Q/22. As a result, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) has moved upward for over two years to reach $100.47/bdmt in the 3Q/22, 26% higher than its 15-year low in the 2Q/20. Global softwood fiber prices have also risen over the past few years, with the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) increasing for nine consecutive quarters. In the 3Q/22, the SFPI was $101.63/bdmt, the highest level since early 2021. Global... Continue reading
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May 4, 2022
Moody’s: Negative outlook for the forest products industry in the next 12 months
According to Moody’s, the paper and forest products industry’s EBITDA will decrease by 10-12% over the next 12 months, with significantly higher energy, transport, material, and labour costs counteracting most of the growth offered by high demand. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to exacerbate pressure on costs and demand, especially for energy. A decrease in earnings across regions Moody’s follows the EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of 41 paper and forest product companies globally. Moody's predicts that these companies will experience a decrease of between 10 and 12% in EBITDA over the next 12 months, with companies in North America, Europe, and Latin America all likely to be affected. In North America, the region accounting for over half of the companies rated by Moody’s, will see a slightly higher decline that the... Continue reading
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May 4, 2022
Moody’s: Negative outlook for the forest products industry in the next 12 months
According to Moody’s, the paper and forest products industry’s EBITDA will decrease by 10-12% over the next 12 months, with significantly higher energy, transport, material, and labour costs counteracting most of the growth offered by high demand. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to exacerbate pressure on costs and demand, especially for energy. A decrease in earnings across regions Moody’s follows the EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of 41 paper and forest product companies globally. Moody's predicts that these companies will experience a decrease of between 10 and 12% in EBITDA over the next 12 months, with companies in North America, Europe, and Latin America all likely to be affected. In North America, the region accounting for over half of the companies rated by Moody’s, will see a slightly higher decline that the... Continue reading
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January 29, 2023
Global sawlog prices on a downward trend
Wood raw-material costs for sawmills in North America and Europe eased in the 3Q/22 as demand and prices for lumber fell. The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell five percent from its all-time high in the previous quarter to US$90.54/m3. The decline follows a two-year increasing streak when the index had only one occasion when it declined q-o-q. Global Wood Fiber Markets Prices for pulplogs and wood chips have increased in practically all markets worldwide in the 3Q/22. As a result, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) has moved upward for over two years to reach $100.47/bdmt in the 3Q/22, 26% higher than its 15-year low in the 2Q/20. Global softwood fiber prices have also risen over the past few years, with the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) increasing for nine consecutive quarters. In the 3Q/22, the SFPI was $101.63/bdmt, the highest level since early 2021. Global... Continue reading
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April 18, 2023
Austria’s sawmill industry expects reduced production in 2023
2023 started for Austria's sawmill industry under subdued global economic conditions. In this regard, there are no signs of any change for the second quarter either.... Continue reading