Softwood imports
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China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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November 6, 2023
UK timber imports saw steady growth heading into Q3 -
September 28, 2023
UK softwood imports stabilise -
August 8, 2023
Recovery reported in UK’s softwood imports
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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May 27, 2024
Japan’s shrinking softwood import market
Japan’s predominantly wood-based housing sector has historically been a strong market for the world’s softwood lumber exporters, but with an aging population, demand is declining.... Continue reading →
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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June 12, 2023
China: Fall in CIF prices for softwood lumber imports
According to Chinese customs statistics, total lumber imports in the first quarter of 2023 amounted to 6.522 million cubic meters, valued at $1.658 billion, a 3% increase in volume but an 8% decrease in value compared to the first quarter of 2022. The average price for imported lumber was $254 per cubic meter (CIF) in the first quarter, up 12% from the same period in 2022. Of the total lumber imports, softwood lumber imports increased by 9% to 4.42 million cubic meters, accounting for 68% of the national total. However, the average price of imported softwood lumber fell by 10% to $203 per cubic meter (CIF) compared to the same period in 2022. Imports of hardwood lumber fell 8% to 2.102 million cubic meters, accounting for 32% of the national total. The average price of imported hardwood lumber fell by 10% to $362 per cubic meter (CIF) compared to the same period in 2022. Among... Continue reading →
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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December 1, 2022
China: Recovery signs of the softwood import market in Q1/2023 -
February 24, 2022
China timber market revives after CNY, considerable rise in price of imported softwood -
February 9, 2022
Falling softwood log inventories in China
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August 5, 2024
China: Soft log demand in July, market outlook gloomy
Log demand has softened in China during July with some nervousness around August pricing. Wet weather events are causing a drop in log demand while the underlying problem of high local government debt and low consumer spending levels continue to create a pessimistic market.... Continue reading →
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November 6, 2023
UK timber imports saw steady growth heading into Q3 -
September 28, 2023
UK softwood imports stabilise -
August 8, 2023
Recovery reported in UK’s softwood imports