Timber
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Russia continues to reduce timber export volumes in 2024
In January-July 2024, Russian forestry companies reduced their timber exports.... Continue reading
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September 18, 2024
Well-known Austrian timber company files for insolvency
The Austrian construction industry is weakening. The Austrian company Mareiner Holz has filed for insolvency at the regional court. The company is to continue as a going concern and the workforce is to be retained.... Continue reading
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Global timber trade continues to be disrupted by the Red Sea Crisis
The ongoing Red Sea Crisis continues to severely disrupt global timber supply chains. Traders are struggling with escalating container costs and increased pressure on the global port system, leading to significant congestion in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.... Continue reading
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July 1, 2024
Global timber trade continues to be disrupted by the Red Sea Crisis
The ongoing Red Sea Crisis continues to severely disrupt global timber supply chains. Traders are struggling with escalating container costs and increased pressure on the global port system, leading to significant congestion in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.... Continue reading
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October 11, 2024
Russia continues to reduce timber export volumes in 2024
In January-July 2024, Russian forestry companies reduced their timber exports.... Continue reading
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August 14, 2024
Chinese demand for African timber remains strong despite volatility in global markets
China's demand for African timber remains strong despite the volatility facing the global timber 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 14, 2024
Chinese demand for African timber remains strong despite volatility in global markets
China's demand for African timber remains strong despite the volatility facing the global timber market.... Continue reading
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July 1, 2024
Global timber trade continues to be disrupted by the Red Sea Crisis
The ongoing Red Sea Crisis continues to severely disrupt global timber supply chains. Traders are struggling with escalating container costs and increased pressure on the global port system, leading to significant congestion in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.... Continue reading
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October 11, 2024
Russia continues to reduce timber export volumes in 2024
In January-July 2024, Russian forestry companies reduced their timber exports.... Continue reading