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Unrealistic to expect US self-sufficiency in sawn timber, says Swedish market analyst
On February 11, 2025, the United States paused its plans to impose higher tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, while new tariffs on Chinese goods were enacted. For the Swedish forest industry, however, the US market accounts for only about 5-10% of exports, depending on the segment, so the direct impact of these tariff changes is expected to be limited. Christian Nielsen, market analyst for timber at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna), commented on the situation: "Contrary to what some might say, it’s unrealistic to believe that the US can become self-sufficient in softwood lumber. Currently, their import needs for wood products from Canada represent about 25% of their total consumption. The cost of imports from Canadian production will likely continue to set the benchmark. As a result, American consumers will bear the brunt of higher... Continue reading
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February 12, 2025
Unrealistic to expect US self-sufficiency in sawn timber, says Swedish market analyst
On February 11, 2025, the United States paused its plans to impose higher tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, while new tariffs on Chinese goods were enacted. For the Swedish forest industry, however, the US market accounts for only about 5-10% of exports, depending on the segment, so the direct impact of these tariff changes is expected to be limited. Christian Nielsen, market analyst for timber at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna), commented on the situation: "Contrary to what some might say, it’s unrealistic to believe that the US can become self-sufficient in softwood lumber. Currently, their import needs for wood products from Canada represent about 25% of their total consumption. The cost of imports from Canadian production will likely continue to set the benchmark. As a result, American consumers will bear the brunt of higher... Continue reading
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August 30, 2023
U.S.-Vietnam meeting indicates possible future tariffs on timber imports
Nearly two years after the reaching an agreement that avoided Section 301 tariffs on imports from Vietnam, the U.S. indicated concerns about Hanoi’s implementation of that agreement.... Continue reading
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June 16, 2022
Brazil boosts plywood exports to EU as falling supplies to US
In May, Brazil reduced plywood exports to the U.S. by 38% year-on-year to 101 thousand m3. At the same time, the country doubled plywood deliveries to the European Union, up to 89 thousand m3. In particular, deliveries to the UK jumped by 69% to 20 thousand tons. m3, supplies to Germany increased by 46% to 20 thousand m3. Brazil's plywood exports to Belgium and Italy doubled. Brazil’s exports of plywood dipped 4.3% year-on-year to 264.8 thousand m3 in May. The value of exports fell 16% to $112 million. Average price of plywood declined 12% to $422 per m3. In May, Florida Сourt’s permanent injunction suspended sale of Brazilian plywood in the U.S. Judge Roy Altman entered a permanent injunction requiring the revocation of all PS 1 certificates issued by PFS-TECO to over a dozen Brazilian mills producing structural plywood for the U.S. market. The decision forces wholesalers... Continue reading
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February 14, 2023
US hardwood lumber expand to MENA region
The total exports of US hardwood lumber and veneer to the Middle East and North Africa region surged by 11% in 2022 to hit $107 million, said a report by American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) released ahead of a key industry event - Dubai WoodShow. To be held from March 7 to 9 at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre, the event will see AHEC host a large American Hardwood Pavilion with individual booths occupied by 14 US hardwood exporting companies as well as the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. The 14 companies participating in the pavilion are Allegheny Wood Products, Baillie Lumber, Boss Lumber, Cascade Hardwood, Cummings Lumber, Hardwoods of America, Kamps Hardwoods, Kennebec Lumber, Midwest Hardwood, Missouri Walnut, Nina Company, Oaks Unlimited, Penn-Sylvan International and Wheeland Lumber. According to AHEC, the Mena region remains a very... Continue reading
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December 13, 2023
Global sawmill production falls sharply; turnaround expected in U.S. in 2024
Sawmills in many parts of the world have already reduced production and the trend continues. Central Europe and Canada have decreased the most. In Canada, according to our assessments, sawmill production has been reduced by roughly 20% or roughly 15 million m3 in the last five years.... Continue reading
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February 12, 2025
Unrealistic to expect US self-sufficiency in sawn timber, says Swedish market analyst
On February 11, 2025, the United States paused its plans to impose higher tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, while new tariffs on Chinese goods were enacted. For the Swedish forest industry, however, the US market accounts for only about 5-10% of exports, depending on the segment, so the direct impact of these tariff changes is expected to be limited. Christian Nielsen, market analyst for timber at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna), commented on the situation: "Contrary to what some might say, it’s unrealistic to believe that the US can become self-sufficient in softwood lumber. Currently, their import needs for wood products from Canada represent about 25% of their total consumption. The cost of imports from Canadian production will likely continue to set the benchmark. As a result, American consumers will bear the brunt of higher... Continue reading