Lumber
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Robbins Lumber to acquire two sawmills
Robbins Lumber, Inc. announced the acquisition of two sawmills, expanding the company’s footprint from two locations to four locations.... Continue reading
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April 24, 2023
Germany: Sawlog prices start to slide – sawmills buy at very short notice
Prices for sawlogs in Germany fell slightly in April. The reason is the ongoing price pressure from the timber market. Numerous German forest owners also report very short-term contracts with the sawmills. The reason for this is the great uncertainty about further market and price developments. On the market for softwood sawlogs, prices fell slightly in April. However, there is no indication that this will initiate a major correction of the high prices. Nevertheless, many German forest owner associations describe the sales situation as very uncertain and with prices only agreed at very short notice. The prices for short timber (2b+ grade B) are mostly around 110 euros per cubic meter (m3). On average, prices of 105 to 115 euros/m3 are quoted. The prices for spruce sawlogs are just about able to hold their ground. Some German forest owners' associations have reported price... Continue reading
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May 29, 2023
Robbins Lumber to acquire two sawmills
Robbins Lumber, Inc. announced the acquisition of two sawmills, expanding the company’s footprint from two locations to four locations.... Continue reading
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April 24, 2023
Global weak lumber markets led to reduced sawlog prices
Increased interest rates, higher inflation, and market uncertainty regarding a possible recession in 2023 resulted in reduced housing starts and decreased renovations in the second half of 2022. These two wood end-use sectors are significant drivers in the consumption of forest products demand worldwide and often set consumption and pricing levels of sawlogs in many markets.... Continue reading
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April 24, 2023
Global weak lumber markets led to reduced sawlog prices
Increased interest rates, higher inflation, and market uncertainty regarding a possible recession in 2023 resulted in reduced housing starts and decreased renovations in the second half of 2022. These two wood end-use sectors are significant drivers in the consumption of forest products demand worldwide and often set consumption and pricing levels of sawlogs in many markets.... Continue reading
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April 24, 2023
Global weak lumber markets led to reduced sawlog prices
Increased interest rates, higher inflation, and market uncertainty regarding a possible recession in 2023 resulted in reduced housing starts and decreased renovations in the second half of 2022. These two wood end-use sectors are significant drivers in the consumption of forest products demand worldwide and often set consumption and pricing levels of sawlogs in many markets.... Continue reading
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April 24, 2023
Global weak lumber markets led to reduced sawlog prices
Increased interest rates, higher inflation, and market uncertainty regarding a possible recession in 2023 resulted in reduced housing starts and decreased renovations in the second half of 2022. These two wood end-use sectors are significant drivers in the consumption of forest products demand worldwide and often set consumption and pricing levels of sawlogs in many markets.... Continue reading
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April 24, 2023
Global weak lumber markets led to reduced sawlog prices
Increased interest rates, higher inflation, and market uncertainty regarding a possible recession in 2023 resulted in reduced housing starts and decreased renovations in the second half of 2022. These two wood end-use sectors are significant drivers in the consumption of forest products demand worldwide and often set consumption and pricing levels of sawlogs in many markets.... Continue reading
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May 29, 2023
Robbins Lumber to acquire two sawmills
Robbins Lumber, Inc. announced the acquisition of two sawmills, expanding the company’s footprint from two locations to four locations.... Continue reading