The United States is considering reducing import duties on Chinese products
The United States is considering at least partial loosening of import duties on Chinese products to accelerate trade negotiations. [...]
January 30, 2019
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Sweden: Large increase in roundwood prices in 2018
The increase of roundwood delivery prices in Sweden was larger in 2018 than it has been for several years. Both [...]
January 30, 2019
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Underpricing accussations for Metsä, Stora Enso and UPM dismissed
In 2011, Metsähallitus (a Finnish state enterprise, which administers state-owned land) filed a claim for damages against UPM [...]
January 30, 2019
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Bergs Timber to boost capacity at Orrefors sawmill in Sweden
Bergs Timber installed a new edger at its mill in Orrefors, Sweden. According to the announcement [...]
January 30, 2019
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Malaysian timber exports projected to contract by 4% in 2018
The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) is projecting a 4% decline in exports of timber and timber products for 2018 [...]
January 30, 2019
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Germany: Price overview for wood products at the end of 2018
German producer prices for wood products tended to be mixed in November and December. Although prices are still above the [...]
January 28, 2019
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Finland: Roundwood prices started to drop in December after months of continuous growth
In December 2018, the stumpage prices of roundwood in Finland started to decline. The stumpage price level was a little [...]
January 28, 2019
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Swedish dockers’ strike affects lumber exports, as ports shut down
Lumber exporters in Sweden were hit by a strike of over 1,000 dockers across eight ports in the country [...]
January 28, 2019
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Lumber prices in the US pick up through the end of January
Wintry weather held back trading in some lumber markets in the US, but sellers of framing lumber turned in their [...]
January 28, 2019
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No deal Brexit advice: changes for UK timber importers and exporters
UK's timber importers and exporters are being asked to consider requirements for their businesses in the event of a [...]
January 28, 2019
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