Oak
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France: Oak log prices at record levels despite uncertain market
How much longer will the planets remain aligned for the oak tree? At the beginning of September 2022, this is the question that many professionals are asking because the oak tree continues to float in the Ether as if the turbulence of the world did not concern it. Time will certainly provide an answer, but for now the conclusion is clear: oak prices have just broken historic records. At the first autumn sales, in particular those of Burgundy, the prices on the vine exceed all that the sector has known until now. Could we imagine that 3 m3 oak trees which were worth on average around €200/m3 (1) in autumn 2020 would be trading for €400/m3 two years later? These figures result from analyzes of the ONF auction in Châtenoy-le-Royal (Saône-et-Loire), on September 6th. This emblematic sale, which previously traditionally took place in Beaune (Côte d'Or), sets the tone for the... Continue reading
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September 29, 2022
France: Oak log prices at record levels despite uncertain market
How much longer will the planets remain aligned for the oak tree? At the beginning of September 2022, this is the question that many professionals are asking because the oak tree continues to float in the Ether as if the turbulence of the world did not concern it. Time will certainly provide an answer, but for now the conclusion is clear: oak prices have just broken historic records. At the first autumn sales, in particular those of Burgundy, the prices on the vine exceed all that the sector has known until now. Could we imagine that 3 m3 oak trees which were worth on average around €200/m3 (1) in autumn 2020 would be trading for €400/m3 two years later? These figures result from analyzes of the ONF auction in Châtenoy-le-Royal (Saône-et-Loire), on September 6th. This emblematic sale, which previously traditionally took place in Beaune (Côte d'Or), sets the tone for the... Continue reading
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September 24, 2019
US-China trade war hits the French oak market: prices for logs at auctions down sharply this year
The euphoria that characterized France's oak market in 2017-2018 is now about to end. This is one of the conclusions of the public sale of Beaune (Côte d'Or) in Burgundy, organized by the French National Forest Office (ONF). The results of the Burgundy auction clearly confirm the tendencies of weakening in demand which already were noticeable at the end of this spring's auctions. It's a already a fact, since the beginning of the year, the market has turned. The slowdown in economic activity in China has had the effect of curbing trade with the outside world. By the end of the first quarter of 2019, the exporters of oak logs found themselves with stacks of containers stuck in ports or with heaps of wood waiting in parks or roadside. But at the same time, oak logs sold in the fall continued to emerge from forests due to the last mild winter. And as the private owners wanted... 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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September 24, 2019
US-China trade war hits the French oak market: prices for logs at auctions down sharply this year
The euphoria that characterized France's oak market in 2017-2018 is now about to end. This is one of the conclusions of the public sale of Beaune (Côte d'Or) in Burgundy, organized by the French National Forest Office (ONF). The results of the Burgundy auction clearly confirm the tendencies of weakening in demand which already were noticeable at the end of this spring's auctions. It's a already a fact, since the beginning of the year, the market has turned. The slowdown in economic activity in China has had the effect of curbing trade with the outside world. By the end of the first quarter of 2019, the exporters of oak logs found themselves with stacks of containers stuck in ports or with heaps of wood waiting in parks or roadside. But at the same time, oak logs sold in the fall continued to emerge from forests due to the last mild winter. And as the private owners wanted... Continue reading
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September 29, 2022
France: Oak log prices at record levels despite uncertain market
How much longer will the planets remain aligned for the oak tree? At the beginning of September 2022, this is the question that many professionals are asking because the oak tree continues to float in the Ether as if the turbulence of the world did not concern it. Time will certainly provide an answer, but for now the conclusion is clear: oak prices have just broken historic records. At the first autumn sales, in particular those of Burgundy, the prices on the vine exceed all that the sector has known until now. Could we imagine that 3 m3 oak trees which were worth on average around €200/m3 (1) in autumn 2020 would be trading for €400/m3 two years later? These figures result from analyzes of the ONF auction in Châtenoy-le-Royal (Saône-et-Loire), on September 6th. This emblematic sale, which previously traditionally took place in Beaune (Côte d'Or), sets the tone for the... Continue reading