West Fraser sees robust medium-term demand in N. America and Europe
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. said it expects key trends will support new home construction demand in North America, adding [...]
February 17, 2023
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends
Soaring Chinese softwood log imports from Latvia
China’s softwood log imports from Latvia in 2022 soared 288% to 610,000 cubic meters mainly because China imported [...]
February 17, 2023
Latest Trends
Wood prices are rising sharply in Germany
The prices for sawlogs have risen sharply compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. The demand for sawlogs also remains [...]
February 16, 2023
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices
North American lumber prices are on the decline again
North American lumber prices are on the decline again as questions continue to linger about the current state of the [...]
February 16, 2023
Latest Trends / Market Analysis
2023 is set to be another tricky year for the UK timber trade
More 'regular' UK timber import patterns seen in Q4 2022. The gap between record 2021 volumes and low 2022 [...]
February 16, 2023
Latest Trends
Hasslacher Group acquires 40% stake in Spanish Egoin Wood Group
The Hasslacher Group has acquired a 40% stake in the Egoin Wood Group. The details of the deal were not [...]
February 16, 2023
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends
UK: Gill & Robinson agrees to acquire business of Rowlinson Timber
UK timber agent Gill & Robinson has reached an agreement to buy the business of Rowlinson Timber from the Rowlinson [...]
February 16, 2023
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends
Raute to supply automated panel repair line to Pfeifer Group
The Pfeifer Group has invested in the latest panel repair technology from Raute. The R5 automated panel repair station (in [...]
February 16, 2023
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends
European softwood lumber exports to US rise sharply in 2022
In 2022, the European softwood lumber exports to the USA continued their upward trend seen in the past years, although [...]
February 15, 2023
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China: Imported timber prices fall as construction activity is slow
A week after the start of construction season, the price of imported timber in China has trended downwards. The current [...]
February 15, 2023
Latest Trends / Wood Industry Prices
