Sweden’s forest owners’ associations are increasing the purchase prices of wood
In recent weeks, all Swedish forest owners' organizations have increased the prices of the wood they buy for their members [...]
March 28, 2022
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Does the EU rely on Russia for its wood?
Three weeks have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. It is now becoming evident how reliant the European Union is on [...]
March 24, 2022
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European forest industry faces transportation problems
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is affecting transport and logistics throughout Europe. Trade with Russia is virtually non [...]
March 24, 2022
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Germany: Sawmill industry calls for boost in local wood sourcing due to war in Ukraine
Germany faces major challenges in the coming months and years. Against the background of the war waged by Russia against [...]
March 24, 2022
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COVID outbreaks paralyze Chinese ports, threatening global supply chains
The queues of container ships outside major Chinese ports are lengthening by the day as COVID [...]
March 24, 2022
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War in Ukraine and its immediate effects for the global timber market
Trade with Ukraine has considerably reduced following the martial law in Ukraine and the mobilization of men. For sites that [...]
March 22, 2022
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Russia: Hardwood plywood – sanctions will impact trade with US
Hardwood plywood is an important material for many U.S. manufacturers. It’s used to make [...]
March 22, 2022
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Finland: Timber trade fell 20% in Jan.-Feb. 2022; log prices higher yoy
The volume of timber traded in January-February in Finland was 20 percent lower than in [...]
March 22, 2022
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Stora Enso’s sawmill continues to operate in Karelia, Russian media says
According to Stora Enso, production at the sawmill is at a standstill, but wage payments will [...]
March 22, 2022
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China: Sharp rise in prices for imported softwood lumber
According to data from China’s Customs 2021 lumber imports totaled 28.84 million cubic meters [...]
March 21, 2022
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