US tariff hike on softwood lumber, drawing criticism on both sides of the border
In February 2024, officials for the U.S. Department of Commerce indicated they would raise tariffs this year on imports [...]
September 4, 2024
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Sanctions and market pressures hit Russia’s Segezha
Russia's supply chain is under severe strain as Western sanctions take a toll on one of the country's [...]
September 4, 2024
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Plywood prices on a firming trend
“Far East and China FOB rates haven’t changed a lot, but prices have of course been driven by the [...]
September 3, 2024
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New calls for EUDR postponement in Germany
The German Timber Trade Association (GD Holz) has again called on the EU Commission to postpone the date of application [...]
September 3, 2024
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Sweden: Sveaskog to raise timber prices again
Sveaskog, Sweden's largest forest owner, follows Södra and announced timber and pulpwood prices increases across large parts of [...]
September 3, 2024
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Vietnam aims to reach $25 billion in wood and timber exports by 2030
Vietnam's wood and timber exports are projected to reach US$20 billion by 2025 and $25 billion by 2030 [...]
September 3, 2024
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High timber prices present historic opportunity for the Swedish forest industry
Raw material prices in agriculture and forestry are fluctuating in unprecedented ways. Swedish sawmills are lamenting unsustainable timber prices, but [...]
August 30, 2024
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EU’s new environmental standards are starting to shape the wood industry
The EU’s new sustainability regulations are significantly affecting industries both within and beyond its borders. The wood industry [...]
August 30, 2024
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Poland: Restrictions on harvesting could lead to serious consequences for the wood industry
The Polish budget will lose approximately PLN 7 billion (EUR 1.55 billion), and nearly 10,000 people will lose [...]
August 30, 2024
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Will China’s timber market continue to shrink in the future?
Will the Chinese timber market continue to shrink in the future? The following analysis will explore the impacts on logs [...]
August 29, 2024
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