Asia & Middle East

Deforestation-risk countries’ ban proposal would significantly alter and extend EUTR obligations

On 17 November 2021, the European Commission announced a Proposal for a new Regulation to reduce global deforestation and forest [...]

China: Rising volumes and CIF prices for log imports

According to China Customs, log imports in the third quarter of 2021 totalled 48.4 million cubic metres valued at [...]

Vietnam’s wood processing industry sees recovery in production

The Vietnamese wood processing industry has recently seen a recovery in production after the fourth outbreak of Covid-19.  [...]

EU to ban wood, wood products coming from countries with deforestation risk

    Under new rules unveiled last week, the European Commission plans to ban the sale of agricultural [...]

Congestion at Chinese ports puts high pressure on log exports

The cost of shipping wood to China has almost trippled since January — the result of Covid, increased fuel prices and [...]

COP26: What significance has the result for worldwide forests?

    The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) took place in Glasgow, Scotland, from November 1st to [...]

Demand for timber falls in China, and so do prices. Why?

So, what caused the current timber import price drop in China and how long’s it going to last for [...]

Current trends in the global pellet market

    In 2020, wood pellet production in Europe was up 4% y-o-y and was 34 [...]

Global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030

More than 100 leaders will commit to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030 at an event [...]