Trends are about to change in China’s softwood log, lumber supply chain
Ongoing developments and emerging themes in China continue to significantly impact market dynamics; these key themes are unmistakable to anyone [...]
November 13, 2018
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Stable softwood lumber prices in the US this month
Firm to higher prices were the rule on the heels of last week’s activity in the US. Some follow [...]
November 13, 2018
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Forecast: China to become British Columbia’s main forest products export market, surpassing the US
Canada’s key export-support organization boldly predicts China will surpass the United States as British Columbia’s top market [...]
November 12, 2018
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Europe’s forests in danger: 100 million m3 of wood damages caused by storms and the bark beetle
The autumn storm "Vaia", which led to large-scale damages in the forests of northern Italy and southern Austria from [...]
November 12, 2018
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Lower sawlog prices in Russia, Brazil and Eastern Europe in the 2Q/18
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell by 1.4% from the 1Q/18 to the 2Q/18. This was [...]
November 12, 2018
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US softwood lumber prices dropped by 21% since June
In October, prices for softwood lumber in the U.S. dropped 10.3% - the largest decline since May 2011. [...]
November 12, 2018
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China cuts import tariffs on wood products to 5.4% from 6.6%; trade war with US continues to impact markets
A recent government announcement effective November 1st, 2018 states that China has reduced import tariffs on more than 1,500 [...]
November 8, 2018
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Russia might temporarily ban the export of roundwood to China
Russia can temporarily restrict roundwood exports to China due to the issues of forest reproduction and destruction, Minister of Natural [...]
November 7, 2018
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Russian timber industry exports expected to reach $12 billion in 2018
The 9th International Forest and Man Forum was launched at the Expocentre Central Exhibition Complex in Moscow on October 22nd [...]
November 7, 2018
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Finnish softwood lumber exports drop sharply this year; exports to Asia and the Middle East collapse
The Finnish softwood lumber exports to the world decreased by -4% during January - September 2018, as compared to the same [...]
November 7, 2018
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