EU imports of tropical logs rise 11% in 2018
After a sharp downturn in 2017, EU imports of tropical logs recovered some lost ground in 2018 but were still [...]
March 18, 2019
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European tropical wood imports impacted by supply issues
Looking at factors behind the sales trends, European importers earlier reported supply issues out of Asia due to an extended [...]
January 9, 2019
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9% rise in EU imports of tropical sawnwood
Despite a slow start to the year, EU imports of tropical sawnwood were 539,000 MT in the first nine [...]
December 6, 2018
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Central/West Africa: Downward pressure on FOB tropical logs prices
Central/ West African producers report a slight easing of sawnwood and log FOB prices (Euro basis) being offered by buyers [...]
December 6, 2018
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EU tropical timber imports recover some lost ground in the third quarter
EU imports of tropical wood products dipped sharply in 2017 and started this year very slowly but recovered some lost [...]
December 3, 2018
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Challenges of the European tropical timber market discussed at conference
The EU’s Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition held its annual conference in Paris on 26 September. The conference highlighted the [...]
November 6, 2018
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STTC considers share of certified tropical wood in European market
The EU’s Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition held its annual conference in Paris on 26 September. The conference highlighted the [...]
November 5, 2018
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EU imports of tropical logs & sawnwood recover a little ground in the first half of 2018
After a downturn in 2017, the quantity of EU imports of tropical logs recovered a little ground in the first [...]
September 21, 2018
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Subdued EU tropical timber imports in 2018
EU imports of tropical wood products have been subdued so far in 2018 with little sign yet of any rebound [...]
September 20, 2018
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Asian timber operators better placed than European operators in Africa
A major structural change is underway in the African timber industry as operations are reoriented away from the European market [...]
August 30, 2018
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