Sawnwood prices
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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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Swedish lumber export prices continue to fall
In December 2022, for the 6th month in a row, Swedish lumber export prices continued to fall: -3.9% compared to the previous month and -32.5% compared to December 2021. At the start of the year, the prices of Scandinavian timber began to rise again, in line with the rise in quotations on the American market. However, they remain above their levels of December 2019 (+32.9%) and December 2020 (+12.8%). Compared to November 2022, the prices of red wood fell by -3.2% and those of white wood by -4.3%. Domestic market prices decreased by -4.6% and are currently -33.5% lower than the previous year's prices. As with export prices, domestic prices nevertheless remain above their levels of December 2019 (+24.36%) and December 2020 by... Continue reading
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February 7, 2022
Log and sawnwood availability in Vietnam problematic and price a major issue
Due to the impact of Covid-19 imported wood raw materials from major suppliers is now problematic. Availability and supply chain disruptions have pushed up prices for imported wood which is affecting the willingness of Vietnamese manufacturers to accept orders with a long delivery period. In addition to the high cost of imports prices of local plantation timber have jumped about 5%. Practical solutions taken by the Government and the private sector have helped industries grasp market opportunities and record impressive growth in 2021. By the end of 2021 W&WP exports reached US$14.8 billion, up by 20% compared to 2020 and accounting for 4.4% of the total export earnings by the country. In particular, the share of high value-added WPs (wooden furniture, floorings, doors etc.) rose sharply. W&WP exports to top markets, such as the US, China, Japan, EU, South Korea, Canada... Continue reading
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September 24, 2019
Brazil: Latest prices for logs, sawnwood and plywood
Latest prices for Brazilian logs, sawnwood and plywood as of 16-31 August, 2019. Brazilian logs, mill yard, domestic US$ per m3 Ipê 210⇑ Jatoba 117⇑ Massaranduba 111⇑ Muiracatiara 111⇑ Angelim Vermelho 110⇑ Mixed redwood and white wood 92⇑ Source: STCP Data Bank... 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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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