Archives: 2024

US lumber prices could be heading for a rebound, executive says

After dipping below post-pandemic lows this past week, inflation-adjusted US lumber prices are approaching their all-time lows [...]
July 17, 2024 Latest Trends

Finland: Companies in the wood product industry believe the decline in turnover will stop in the middle of this year

Companies in Finland's wood products industry believe that the decline in turnover will stop in the middle of this [...]
July 16, 2024 Latest Trends

EU wood pellet production and consumption expected to rise in 2024

Wood pellet consumption in the European Union fell by 1.2% last year despite increased production. EU wood pellet demand [...]
July 16, 2024 Latest Trends

Recovery in UK timber import market

The UK timber import market enjoyed a stronger month in April 2024, with volumes 4.7% higher than those in [...]
July 16, 2024 Latest Trends

Ghana’s timber industry at risk due to shortage of raw materials

The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation has warned of a shortage of timber raw materials in the country due to low [...]
July 16, 2024 Latest Trends

Ocean freight rates close to post-Covid period

The combined effect of the disruption caused by the Houthi attacks on the Red Sea and the arrival of the [...]
July 16, 2024 Latest Trends

US market chaos- what’s causing the slump?

A volatile and unpredictable lumber market contributed massively to a bumpy ride for the US construction sector during the COVID [...]
July 12, 2024 Latest Trends

Indian traders reduce lumber, roundwood purchases due to real estate sector slowdown

Indian traders are now buying far fewer quantities of lumber, roundwood and furniture as the country's booming real estate [...]
July 12, 2024 Latest Trends

Grenzebach upgrades Pollmeier veneer drying line

A veneer dryer damaged in a major fire at Pollmeier was repaired and upgraded with a stacker system and veneer [...]
July 12, 2024 Latest Trends

AriVislanda and Milltech to merge

AriVislanda and Milltech will merge into a joint company and the procedure will be completed in 2024. AriVislanda manufactures [...]
July 12, 2024 Latest Trends