Rising trend of Russian lumber prices expected to continue
The upward trend of Russian lumber may continue into June this year. From January to October 2021, the market price [...]
January 19, 2022
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Russian log export ban entered into force
On January 1, 2022, a complete ban on the export of unprocessed or roughly processed timber of softwood [...]
January 17, 2022
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Increased export duties for Russian lumber are now in effect
The higher duty rate for exports of certain kinds of lumber previously announced by the Russian government went into effect [...]
January 11, 2022
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Segezha plans to quadruple CLT output in four years
Segezha Group plans to quadruple production of CLT products by 2026. With the expansion of production [...]
January 10, 2022
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China’s demand for softwood logs expected to be reduced in Q1/2022
Softwood inventory levels in China have dropped slightly to 4.5mln m3 and daily offtake remains steady at 75k per [...]
January 5, 2022
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European, US demand for wood products boosted global lumber trade in 2021
Last year, the strong demand for wood products in Europe and North America has increased lumber [...]
January 4, 2022
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Slowdown in China’s softwood log consumption indicates market correction
Demand for softwood logs in China remained favorable during the third quarter (Q3) of the year, despite seasonally lower consumption [...]
January 4, 2022
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Current trends in the global forest industry
Record-high lumber prices in North America and Europe have moved both sawlog demand and values [...]
December 22, 2021
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China: Sharp rise in CIF prices for lumber imports
According to China Customs in the third quarter of 2021 lumber imports totalled 21.91 million cubic metres valued at [...]
December 21, 2021
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Chinese demand for softwood logs very low due to market uncertainty
The current enthusiasm of Chinese domestic timber businessmen to stock up at the end of the [...]
December 20, 2021
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