Archives: October 2022

Russia reoriented lumber exports from Europe to China

The transformation of the global economic situation in the world has led to changes in partnership and market relations between [...]

Södra’s roundwood prices increased again

    Södra raises the prices of industrial roundwood and fuel wood purchased from members, after seven [...]

Carlyle to acquire Garnica Plywood

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Grupo Garnica Plywood, S.A., a leading global [...]

N. American lumber prices climb 26% in October despite housing market slowdown

     North American lumber prices have rallied 26% so far in October, but further gains may be [...]

Global softwood log trade drops by 20%

    A halt in Russian log exports and reduced wood demand in China contributed to a 20 [...]

European parquet market falling; outlook negative

European parquet consumption has started to decline during the first semester 2022, reflecting the ambient climate of uncertainties.   [...]

Germany: Relaxation on the pellet market in sight

    On the pellet market in Germany, there are signs of declining demand accompanied by a normalization [...]

IKEA’s FY sales jump as it starts to lower prices

Ikea’s global sales increased 5.6% to €39.5 billion in its 2022 financial year and the UK was [...]

European wood-based panels manufacturers facing perfect storm this winter

    Wood-based panel producers in Europe are likely to face a complicated winter due to the [...]

The Russian timber industry is in a difficult situation, but not critical

On October 11 and 12, 2022, the 24th St. Petersburg International Forest Industry Forum was held. At the event, several [...]