France: Oak log prices at record levels despite uncertain market
How much longer will the planets remain aligned for the oak tree? At the beginning of September 2022, this is [...]
September 29, 2022
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Sweden’s softwood lumber exports: less to Europe, more to US and Asia
In the first seven months of 2022, Sweden has exported about 7,7 million cubic meters of sawn and planed [...]
September 29, 2022
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US lumber prices fall to around pre-pandemic levels
US lumber prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than two years, bringing two-by-fours back to [...]
September 28, 2022
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Finland: Weakening sawn timber demand lowers prices and cuts exports
Finland's sawn timber market is facing something new, as the demand has declined during the spring. In January-June [...]
September 27, 2022
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Firewood shortages in France are pushing up the price of logs
Firewood shortages in France are intensifying and prices have jumped by more than 20% since June due to soaring demand [...]
September 27, 2022
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Austria: Low processing level of the sawmill industry, log prices drop
In Austria, Styria and Carinthia were the hardest hit by the thunderstorms in August. According to the Austrian Chamber of [...]
September 27, 2022
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Analysis: Energy crisis in Europe-consequences for the wood industry
As winter approaches, the energy crisis in Europe is putting increased pressure on the economy in general and on the [...]
September 26, 2022
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US lumber prices fell 10% after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates
US lumber prices extended their 2-day decline to 10% after the Fed hiked interest rates by 75 [...]
September 26, 2022
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Finland: Timber trade drops sharply; log prices stable
Finnish timber trade was very brisk in August, with the total volume more than 60 percent higher than the average [...]
September 26, 2022
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North American lumber producers are cutting back production, a signal that higher interest rates are taking root
A growing number of Canada’s largest producers, including Canfor Corp. and West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., recently announced plans [...]
September 22, 2022
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