Logs
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Plummeting European exports of softwood logs & lumber to China this year
The European Union's softwood log and lumber exports to China have seen a significant decline during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This shift reflects not only the evolving demand patterns in the Chinese construction sector but also the broader European economic landscape affecting material supplies and prices... Continue reading
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October 1, 2024
Plummeting European exports of softwood logs & lumber to China this year
The European Union's softwood log and lumber exports to China have seen a significant decline during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This shift reflects not only the evolving demand patterns in the Chinese construction sector but also the broader European economic landscape affecting material supplies and prices... Continue reading
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August 28, 2024
Will China’s timber market continue to shrink in the future?
Will the Chinese timber market continue to shrink in the future? The following analysis will explore the impacts on logs and lumber from the perspectives of real estate market demand, import-export conditions, and maritime shipping.... Continue reading
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December 13, 2022
India: Weak log and sawn timber import market
Activity in Gandhidham is slow to recover after the Diwali holidays due to negative sentiment. Log importers and sawmills report fewer enquires from their customers for green sawn timber. The sale price for green sawn timber is now approximately 501-511 and 591-601 INR per CFT for timber from South America and Australian logs respectively. Exports from India fell to 29.78 b USD in October 2022 from 35.45 b in the previous month, the lowest since February 2021. In October last year, exports were 17% higher at 35.73 b USD. This has negatively affected the demand for sawn timber to make export packing pallets. There is an expectation North Indian demand might increase by March 2023 when the summer harvest starts and Indian exports increase. Log shipments from South America have reduced drastically, as unsold logs are still at bonded warehouses in Kandla and being sold at low prices. The... Continue reading
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August 28, 2024
Will China’s timber market continue to shrink in the future?
Will the Chinese timber market continue to shrink in the future? The following analysis will explore the impacts on logs and lumber from the perspectives of real estate market demand, import-export conditions, and maritime shipping.... Continue reading
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October 1, 2024
Plummeting European exports of softwood logs & lumber to China this year
The European Union's softwood log and lumber exports to China have seen a significant decline during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This shift reflects not only the evolving demand patterns in the Chinese construction sector but also the broader European economic landscape affecting material supplies and prices... 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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June 1, 2023
African timber export prices remain stable in most markets
Operators report that markets, while active, are generally quiet. Operators in Gabon and Congo are facing unsettled weather. Despite the expected arrival of the dry season heavy rain and thunderstorms persist daily. This abnormal weather pattern is causing delays in forest operations and transport.... Continue reading
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August 28, 2024
Will China’s timber market continue to shrink in the future?
Will the Chinese timber market continue to shrink in the future? The following analysis will explore the impacts on logs and lumber from the perspectives of real estate market demand, import-export conditions, and maritime shipping.... Continue reading
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October 1, 2024
Plummeting European exports of softwood logs & lumber to China this year
The European Union's softwood log and lumber exports to China have seen a significant decline during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This shift reflects not only the evolving demand patterns in the Chinese construction sector but also the broader European economic landscape affecting material supplies and prices... Continue reading