Swedish softwood lumber export prices rise in May, but remain well below last year
In May 2023, Swedish softwood lumber export prices increased slightly by +1.6% compared to the [...]
July 5, 2023
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Declining demand and economic challenges impact global OSB markets
Global OSB markets are not as healthy as they were a year ago, due to energy and raw material price [...]
July 5, 2023
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Sharp decline in European wood flooring demand
After a booming year in 2021, production and consumption of wood flooring in Europe was more resilient than expected in [...]
July 5, 2023
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North American lumber producers are booming again
Home construction boom suggests builders are going to need a lot more wood. Their stocks aren’t quite as [...]
July 4, 2023
Weak softwood log import market in China
Chinese log buyers continue to struggle with credit issues and log demand in New Zealand is reducing as construction activity [...]
July 4, 2023
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EU Regulation on deforestation-free products enters into force
On 29 June 2023 the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products entered into force (EUDR). Under the Regulation any operator [...]
July 4, 2023
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Worries in Canada that wood pellet exports to Europe will be impacted by EUDR
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) says it’s looking for clarification on the new European Union Deforestation Regulation [...]
July 4, 2023
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Bergs Timber enters furniture business with new acquisition
Bergs Timber AB acquired all shares in Hedlunda Holding AB. Hedlunda is a state-of-the-art manufacturer of wooden [...]
July 4, 2023
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Russian plywood producers at risk to cease production due to resin shortage
Some Russian plywood producers may cease operations or significantly raise prices for their products. The situation was caused by the [...]
July 4, 2023
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China expected to boost lumber imports due to limited supply of logs
As late as 2019, China imported almost 100 million m3 rwe (roundwood equivalents) of softwood logs and lumber to meet [...]
June 30, 2023
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