Plywood
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December 18, 2024
Russian plywood exporters seek to diversify markets
With European sanctions cutting off traditional markets for Russian plywood, manufacturers have turned to new export destinations in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.... Continue reading
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September 16, 2024
India’s Century Plyboards plans to expand plywood production capacity by 30%
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June 3, 2024
Green Building Revolution: UAE and Saudi Arabia embrace timber construction in the Middle East
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April 22, 2024
Malaysian timber industry affected by raw material shortages and labour shortages
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March 19, 2025
China’s plywood exports surge 24% in 2024
China’s plywood exports surged in 2024, with shipments reaching 13.27 million cubic meters, valued at $5.271 billion, according to China Customs data. This marks a 24% increase in volume and a 9% rise in value year on year, despite a decline in average export prices. China exported plywood to more than 200 countries, with the top 10 destinations accounting for 48% of total exports. Taiwan P.o.C led the growth, with imports from China soaring by 133%. Other significant increases were recorded in Vietnam (71%), Saudi Arabia (38%), Thailand (36%), and the UAE (31%). The average CIF price for China’s plywood exports fell 11% to $397 per cubic meter in 2024, down from $447 per cubic meter in 2023. Japan was the only major destination to register a decline in imports, dropping 6% to 512,000 cubic meters. Top destinations for China’s plywood exports in... Continue reading
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December 2, 2024
EU investigation China plywood ongoing as European producers struggle with unfair competition
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November 14, 2024
US producers push to uphold high duties in Chinese plywood
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October 14, 2024
EU opens formal investigation into Chinese hardwood plywood dumping; suspected of originating from Russia
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August 13, 2024
The global plywood market is projected to reach $154 billion by 2031
The global plywood market size was $85 billion in 2022 and is likely to surpass $154 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. Numerous beneficial qualities of plywood and the rising usage of furniture are expected to boost the market. ... Continue reading
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December 18, 2024
Russian plywood exporters seek to diversify markets
With European sanctions cutting off traditional markets for Russian plywood, manufacturers have turned to new export destinations in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.... Continue reading
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February 14, 2025
Millari Group expands with acquisition of Juken, boosting Australian timber supply
Australian wood products firm Millari Group has acquired Juken New Zealand’s (JNL) Gisborne sawmill, strengthening its supply of engineered wood products and timber to the Australian market, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. The acquisition, set to be finalised later this month, includes JNL’s laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and plywood manufacturing lines, as well as its sawmill. The facility will be rebranded as Millari NZ and is expected to restart operations in the coming months, after closing in March 2024. Millari Group, which operates True Blue Timber, True Blue LVL, and True Blue Plywood, aims to reduce Australia’s dependence on imported wood products by expanding local production. The Gisborne site will supply LVL, plywood, and structural radiata pine products, with over 90% of materials sourced locally and sustainably. “This acquisition represents a... Continue reading
