Japanese companies target carbon credits with forestry fund in N. America
A cross-sector group of Japanese companies has invested in a forestry fund created by Japan's Sumitomo Forestry, aimed [...]
July 12, 2023
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Wood prices in Finland expected to fall by the end of the year
The beginning of the year in Finland's wood market was quite busy. The prices of wood have also increased [...]
July 12, 2023
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European softwood lumber production expected to fall by 4% in 2023
Softwood lumber production in European countries has been growing for a number of years. A production peak was achieved in [...]
July 7, 2023
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PGS Group expands into Dutch market with Den Doelder Pallets acquisition
PGS Group has announced its acquisition of Den Doelder Pallets, a Dutch company. According to the company, this acquisition [...]
July 7, 2023
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Koskisen starts sawn timber production at new processing unit
Koskisen’s new processing unit starts functioning from the beginning of July. The full working capability of the new production [...]
July 7, 2023
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South American softwood lumber exports struggle with European expansion on global markets
Softwood lumber exports from South America plummeted deeper in the first quarter in the wake of a steep plunge in [...]
July 6, 2023
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N. American lumber prices rally as market concerned by supply issues
While supply chain disruptions arising from wildfires were not the primary driver behind June's bullish sentiment for softwood, the [...]
July 6, 2023
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New Zealand: Log export recovery expected, but hard to predict
Log harvest volumes in New Zealand are being cut back sharply as both export and domestic demand soften. Prices are [...]
July 6, 2023
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Poland’s timber industry: prospects for 2023-2024
After two years of good economic situation, Polish wood processors are facing weakening demand and intensified cost pressure, resulting not [...]
July 6, 2023
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Europe’s softwood lumber market faces mixed prospects amidst global uncertainties
The situation on the European softwood lumber market remains mixed, as various factors continue to impact supply and demand. One [...]
July 5, 2023
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