Global lumber trade trends: US imports high, contrary to China, Japan and MENA
Softwood lumber imports to the US were up 4.5% y-o-y in 2020, contrary to most other regions [...]
April 7, 2021
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New Zealand log export prices to China continue to rise
The CFR prices for New Zealand pine logs in China has increased approximately 5 USD over the last month and [...]
April 7, 2021
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Chinese imports of wood products to be significantly altered starting 2022
China is the world’s largest importer of softwood and hardwood logs, and for many decades [...]
April 5, 2021
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Moody’s: Most wood product prices to reach peak level in 2021
The outlook for the global forest products industry remains positive, said Moody’s Investors Service. The [...]
March 31, 2021
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Analysis of current timber market prices fluctuations in China
Many members of China’s timber associations have reported increases in timber prices are of concern [...]
March 25, 2021
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Global roundwood market expected to grow in the next years as demand rises
The global roundwood market is estimated at a huge figure of approx. $312B, which equals to near 2 billion cubic [...]
March 23, 2021
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Global sawlog prices continue to rise on high demand in N. America and Europe
Global sawlog prices rose 8% in the 4Q/20 as demand for logs increased throughout North America and Europe.  [...]
March 23, 2021
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Australian request to China to resume timber exports ignored by Beijing officials
Australia is bracing for a drawn-out disruption to its A$1.6 billion ($1.23 billion) annual timber trade [...]
March 18, 2021
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China’s timber industry in search for other import sources to ease the impact of Australian supply
The Chinese timber industry is diversifying its import sources to ease the impact of the suspension of Australian [...]
March 18, 2021
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2021 still full of challenges for the global container market
The global shipping system is currently experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. A series of unusual events triggered [...]
March 18, 2021
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