Sawn hardwood
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European sawn hardwood production at highest level since 2008
Production of sawn hardwood in Europe was significantly impacted by the coronavirus crisis in 2020 with a strong decline particularly in France and Germany. Overall, sawn hardwood production declined from around 6 million cu.m in 2019 to just above 5.5 million cu.m in 2020. However, in 2021 the situation dramatically improved with a 13% increase in production to close to 6.3 million cu.m. This was the highest level of sawn hardwood production in the European Sawmill Organisation (EOS) countries since 2008 and came on the back of a sustained increase in demand. Production is forecast by EOS to decline by 3% this year, back to around 6 million cu.m. The downturn in production comes at a time when sawn hardwood stocks are already at a low level and is due to log supply shortages rather than a downturn in demand. EOS suggests that “national and European legislation is curbing the... Continue reading →
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June 16, 2022
European sawn hardwood production at highest level since 2008
Production of sawn hardwood in Europe was significantly impacted by the coronavirus crisis in 2020 with a strong decline particularly in France and Germany. Overall, sawn hardwood production declined from around 6 million cu.m in 2019 to just above 5.5 million cu.m in 2020. However, in 2021 the situation dramatically improved with a 13% increase in production to close to 6.3 million cu.m. This was the highest level of sawn hardwood production in the European Sawmill Organisation (EOS) countries since 2008 and came on the back of a sustained increase in demand. Production is forecast by EOS to decline by 3% this year, back to around 6 million cu.m. The downturn in production comes at a time when sawn hardwood stocks are already at a low level and is due to log supply shortages rather than a downturn in demand. EOS suggests that “national and European legislation is curbing the... Continue reading →
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October 23, 2017
US tropical sawnwood now account for 30% of total sawn hardwood imports
US imports of temperate and tropical sawn hardwood grew slightly in August to 72,278 cu.m., but the value of imports declined. Tropical sawnwood imports accounted for 21,381 cu.m. or 30% of total sawn hardwood imports in August. Tropical imports increased 14% from July, while the value of tropical sawnwood imported was almost unchanged at US$21.7 million. Year-to-date tropical imports were up 5% compared to August 2016. The month-over-month increase was mainly in imports of balsa, keruing, jatoba and acajou d’Afrique. Balsa imports grew 24% to 6,252 cu.m. in August. Keruing imports were 2,234 cu.m., up 19% from July. Imports of ipe sawnwood were slightly down in August (2,412 cu.m.), but at US$5.1 million ipe was still the leading species imported by value. Malaysian exports to the US increased by one third in August. The US imported from Malaysia in August 2,073 cu.m. of... Continue reading →
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March 21, 2016
Lower US sawn hardwood imports at start of 2016
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October 23, 2017
US tropical sawnwood now account for 30% of total sawn hardwood imports
US imports of temperate and tropical sawn hardwood grew slightly in August to 72,278 cu.m., but the value of imports declined. Tropical sawnwood imports accounted for 21,381 cu.m. or 30% of total sawn hardwood imports in August. Tropical imports increased 14% from July, while the value of tropical sawnwood imported was almost unchanged at US$21.7 million. Year-to-date tropical imports were up 5% compared to August 2016. The month-over-month increase was mainly in imports of balsa, keruing, jatoba and acajou d’Afrique. Balsa imports grew 24% to 6,252 cu.m. in August. Keruing imports were 2,234 cu.m., up 19% from July. Imports of ipe sawnwood were slightly down in August (2,412 cu.m.), but at US$5.1 million ipe was still the leading species imported by value. Malaysian exports to the US increased by one third in August. The US imported from Malaysia in August 2,073 cu.m. of... Continue reading →
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March 28, 2016
Average prices for Chinese sawn softwood/hardwood imports in 2015
Data from China Customs shows that there was a slight rise in Chinese sawnwood imports in 2015. China’s 2015 sawnwood imports totalled 26.08 million cubic metres valued at US$7 billion, a year on year increase of 2% in volume but an 8% decline in value. The average price for imported sawnwood was US$285 per cubic metre, down 10% in 2015. Of total sawnwood imports, sawn softwood imports fell 3% to 14.11 million cubic metres, accounting for 54% of the national total. The average price for imported sawn softwood was US$196 per cubic metre, down 10% year on year. However, the data shows a 7% rise in sawn hardwood imports to 11.97 million cubic metres.The average price for imported sawn hardwoods was US$389 per cubic metre, down 12% year on year. Of total sawn hardwood imports, tropical sawnwood imports were 4.77 million cubic metres valued at US$2.1 billion, up 15% in volume but down... Continue reading →
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October 23, 2017
US tropical sawnwood now account for 30% of total sawn hardwood imports
US imports of temperate and tropical sawn hardwood grew slightly in August to 72,278 cu.m., but the value of imports declined. Tropical sawnwood imports accounted for 21,381 cu.m. or 30% of total sawn hardwood imports in August. Tropical imports increased 14% from July, while the value of tropical sawnwood imported was almost unchanged at US$21.7 million. Year-to-date tropical imports were up 5% compared to August 2016. The month-over-month increase was mainly in imports of balsa, keruing, jatoba and acajou d’Afrique. Balsa imports grew 24% to 6,252 cu.m. in August. Keruing imports were 2,234 cu.m., up 19% from July. Imports of ipe sawnwood were slightly down in August (2,412 cu.m.), but at US$5.1 million ipe was still the leading species imported by value. Malaysian exports to the US increased by one third in August. The US imported from Malaysia in August 2,073 cu.m. of... Continue reading →
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US tropical sawnwood now account for 30% of total sawn hardwood imports
US imports of temperate and tropical sawn hardwood grew slightly in August to 72,278 cu.m., but the value of imports declined. Tropical sawnwood imports accounted for 21,381 cu.m. or 30% of total sawn hardwood imports in August. Tropical imports increased 14% from July, while the value of tropical sawnwood imported was almost unchanged at US$21.7 million. Year-to-date tropical imports were up 5% compared to August 2016. The month-over-month increase was mainly in imports of balsa, keruing, jatoba and acajou d’Afrique. Balsa imports grew 24% to 6,252 cu.m. in August. Keruing imports were 2,234 cu.m., up 19% from July. Imports of ipe sawnwood were slightly down in August (2,412 cu.m.), but at US$5.1 million ipe was still the leading species imported by value. Malaysian exports to the US increased by one third in August. The US imported from Malaysia in August 2,073 cu.m. of... Continue reading →
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October 23, 2017
US tropical sawnwood now account for 30% of total sawn hardwood imports
US imports of temperate and tropical sawn hardwood grew slightly in August to 72,278 cu.m., but the value of imports declined. Tropical sawnwood imports accounted for 21,381 cu.m. or 30% of total sawn hardwood imports in August. Tropical imports increased 14% from July, while the value of tropical sawnwood imported was almost unchanged at US$21.7 million. Year-to-date tropical imports were up 5% compared to August 2016. The month-over-month increase was mainly in imports of balsa, keruing, jatoba and acajou d’Afrique. Balsa imports grew 24% to 6,252 cu.m. in August. Keruing imports were 2,234 cu.m., up 19% from July. Imports of ipe sawnwood were slightly down in August (2,412 cu.m.), but at US$5.1 million ipe was still the leading species imported by value. Malaysian exports to the US increased by one third in August. The US imported from Malaysia in August 2,073 cu.m. of... Continue reading →
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June 16, 2022
European sawn hardwood production at highest level since 2008
Production of sawn hardwood in Europe was significantly impacted by the coronavirus crisis in 2020 with a strong decline particularly in France and Germany. Overall, sawn hardwood production declined from around 6 million cu.m in 2019 to just above 5.5 million cu.m in 2020. However, in 2021 the situation dramatically improved with a 13% increase in production to close to 6.3 million cu.m. This was the highest level of sawn hardwood production in the European Sawmill Organisation (EOS) countries since 2008 and came on the back of a sustained increase in demand. Production is forecast by EOS to decline by 3% this year, back to around 6 million cu.m. The downturn in production comes at a time when sawn hardwood stocks are already at a low level and is due to log supply shortages rather than a downturn in demand. EOS suggests that “national and European legislation is curbing the... Continue reading →
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October 18, 2018
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September 21, 2016
US sawnwood imports from Africa declined in July