Prices of imported lumber at main Chinese timber distribution markets in August 2021
The below index contains the latest update (August 2021) for prices of lumber from three major [...]
August 16, 2021
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Sharp increase in plywood prices in Europe
In terms of source of plywood supply in Europe, China is reported to be keeping up with demand, albeit with [...]
August 11, 2021
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New Zealand’s log exports to increase by 25% this year led by China rising prices
Log exports are forecast to reach US$3.6 billion in the year ending June 2021, led by demand from [...]
August 11, 2021
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Congestion at New Zealand ports causing logging industry frustration
New Zealand forestry contractors are reporting that they are losing money, work, and jobs due to fluctuations in the timber [...]
August 5, 2021
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Chinese import of softwood lumber enters a falling trend
The steady increase in softwood lumber import in China continued during the first six months of 2020, but then entered [...]
August 2, 2021
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Global container freight rates expected to hit new highs
Freight rates are rising in various ways, and shipping companies’ fees are becoming diverse. [...]
August 2, 2021
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India could replace China as a substitute market for Australian timber
In November 2020, China claimed that harmful organisms were detected in multiple batches of logs imported from Australia. The Australian [...]
August 2, 2021
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New Zealand log export prices dropped as China’s seasonal demand falls
The At Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for New Zealand export logs in July decreased an average [...]
July 29, 2021
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Log demand in China expected to drop as Taicang sawmills are forced to relocate
Softwood log inventory in China has risen to about 5.5m m3 and daily port off-take has dropped to [...]
July 29, 2021
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Large timber importer from China to invest in Belarusian wood processing sector
Kangkai Zhiguan (Heze) Industrial Development, a large Chinese importer of timber, accredited at the Belarusian Universal [...]
July 29, 2021
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