Södra to increase wood prices
To meet the continued high demand for forest raw materials, Södra is raising prices on several timber assortments starting [...]
August 23, 2024
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China: Sharp decline in log imports, especially from EU
According to China Customs log imports totaled 18.82 million cubic meters valued at US$3.268 billion in the [...]
August 23, 2024
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More lumber production curtailments announced in North America
Recent developments in the North American lumber industry have seen significant curtailments in production, with companies facing with unfavorable market [...]
August 23, 2024
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Finland: Spruce log prices fall slightly in July 2024
In standing sales in July, the average price of spruce logs in Finland fell to just under EUR 83, while [...]
August 23, 2024
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Moelven to reduce plywood production in Sweden
Moelven Vänerply AB is reducing plywood production at Otterbäcken mill in Sweden and is therefore forced to give [...]
August 23, 2024
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Germany: Sawmills entitled to compensation of up to EUR 500 million after forestry administration violated antitrust law
A court in Germany has found that antitrust laws were breached over a 27-year period in the management of [...]
August 21, 2024
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Interfor to indefinitely curtail Georgia and South Carolina sawmills; cites weak lumber markets
Interfor Corporation will indefinitely curtail operations at its lumber manufacturing facilities in Meldrim, Georgia, and Summerville, South Carolina, the company [...]
August 21, 2024
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Stora Enso: Wood trade will continue to be lively throughout the autumn and prices high
There is currently a good demand for domestic wood and the price levels are high in Finland, Stora Enso regional [...]
August 21, 2024
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Construction of Metsä Group’s new Kerto LVL mill progressing according to plan
The construction of Metsä Group’s Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski, Finland, has reached a significant milestone as the building [...]
August 21, 2024
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UK: Mounting pressure to adopt a British version of EUDR
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is facing pressure from traders to adopt a British version of [...]
August 21, 2024
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