Q1/2024 strikes hit Finnish forestry giants profits hard
Finnish forestry giants Stora Enso and Metsä Group reported high profit losses due to political strikes in the first quarter [...]
April 30, 2024
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China log market stabilizes in April
The China log market witnessed a period of stabilization over the past month, following a significant downturn. While there have [...]
April 30, 2024
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Trade court orders U.S. DoC to redo countervailing duties on Canadian lumber
The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered the U.S. Department of Commerce to redo countervailing duties on Canadian [...]
April 30, 2024
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The forecast for British Columbia’s forestry sector in 2024 is far from optimistic
Throughout much of 2023, Canadian lumber output saw a significant decline, exceeding 20% compared to the previous year, particularly noticeable [...]
April 30, 2024
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Plywood production and prices going up in Russia
in March 2024, the monthly volume of plywood produced in Russia exceeded 300 thousand m³ for the first time in [...]
April 30, 2024
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Global lumber prices experience 20% fall in one month
Lumber prices on the world market fall by 20 percent in just 4 weeks. This means that lumber costs around [...]
April 26, 2024
Timber prices continue to rise in Sweden
The delivery wood prices for both sawlogs and pulpwood increased during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the last [...]
April 26, 2024
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Canfor expresses ongoing interest in Chinese market despite current challenges
Canfor has expressed ongoing interest in the Chinese market despite global economic uncertainties. Last week, company executives, including President and [...]
April 26, 2024
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West Fraser Timber expects total lumber shipments in 2024 similar to 2023 levels
West Fraser Timber's Q1 2024 sales were $1.627 billion, compared to $1.514 billion in the Q4 2023 [...]
April 26, 2024
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Wood prices fall sharply in April – German forest owners sound the alarm
Wood prices in Germany are falling in April. The reason: supply exceeds demand. For various reasons. In addition, the current [...]
April 24, 2024
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