Timber prices surge in Finland amid strong demand
In June, standing sales of timber in Finland saw significant price increases. The average price paid for spruce logs was [...]
July 30, 2023
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U.S. Department of Commerce determines duty rate of 7.99% on Canadian softwood lumber
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final determination of a combined anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duty rate [...]
July 29, 2023
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The US forecast to become a net exporter of softwood lumber in five years
The US is expected to become a net exporter of softwood lumber in overseas trade and overtake Canada as North [...]
July 28, 2023
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Forest growth and policy trends point to declining European wood production
Current harvest levels in most European countries are still well below increment. In fact, drawing on Eurostat data, the [...]
July 28, 2023
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West Fraser expects similar lumber shipments this year
West Fraser Timber expects its lumber shipments in 2023 will be similar to 2022. On 2023 lumber shipments: [...]
July 28, 2023
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Wood prices collapse drastically in Germany – market completely out of joint
Wood prices in Germany fall drastically. Sales falter. The market is out of joint. Many sawmills only pay mixed [...]
July 27, 2023
Bergs Timber to close a sawmill in Estonia
Bergs Timber decided to close the sawmill in Estonia that is operated in the subsidiary Laesti. The background is weak [...]
July 27, 2023
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Capacity will continue to be reduced, says UPM’s CEO
The scarcity of raw wood affects the plans of forest companies more and more concretely. According to UPM's [...]
July 27, 2023
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New Zealand’s timber market highly impacted by China’s lack of demand
In the wake of a significant export market crash just a month ago, the New Zealand timber industry found itself [...]
July 27, 2023
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Latvia’s wood product exports falling rapidly as prices cool
Latvia's wood product exports have fallen by more than 20% in the first five months of the year, and [...]
July 25, 2023
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