Europe’s softwood lumber exports to China collapse; 1 million m3 less sent last year
The European softwood lumber exports to China fell by -32% during January-December 2018, as compared to the same period [...]
March 27, 2019
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Resolute plans several curtailments in Q2, citing log supply constraints
Resolute Forest Products Inc. plans curtailments in Q2 at several stud sawmills in Quebec and Ontario, citing log supply constraints [...]
March 27, 2019
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Moody’s: Negative outlook for the global forest products industry
The outlook for the global paper and forest products industry has been changed to negative from stable, Moody's says [...]
March 27, 2019
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More lumber produced in the US and less in Canada in 2018
Softwood lumber production by U.S. sawmills in 2018 was 34.873 billion board ft. (bbf), up 3.3% from [...]
March 26, 2019
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Mixed trends in US lumber prices as market becomes uncertain
Framing lumber sales in US were inconsistent and price trends mixed, leaving buyers and sellers uncertain about the market’s [...]
March 26, 2019
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Dubai WoodShow 2019 closes with record number of visitors, exhibitors
Dubai WoodShow 2019, the region's largest wood and wood machinery showcase, closed on a grand note with a record [...]
March 26, 2019
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US lumber prices fall once again in mid-March
Framing lumber trading developed a stronger pulse for those serving markets graced with warmer and drier weather. This was the [...]
March 18, 2019
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Global lumber trade falls due to slowing markets in US, China, UK and Japan
In 2018, global trade of lumber fell for the first time in five years, with total trade down 7% year [...]
March 18, 2019
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Booming roundwood purchase prices in Latvia
In the third quarter of 2018, the average roundwood purchase prices in Latvia have continued their booming trend. The sharpest [...]
March 18, 2019
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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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