Prices for logs in US South among the lowest in the world
The forest industry in the US South has attracted increased interest and investment over the past few years. This relatively [...]
December 15, 2021
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Japan’s Iida Group buys 75% in the largest forestry company in Russia’s Far East
The Japanese Iida Group will acquire 75% in the Russian Forest Products Group timber holding for [...]
December 13, 2021
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Top global lumber companies: large acquisitions and expansions continue
With lumber companies being flush with cash from record prices in 2020 and 2021, there continues to be several new [...]
December 8, 2021
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Trends in the Russian wood-based panels market
Good market dynamics exist in the Russian wood-based panels market, with a rise in plant investment projects there. [...]
December 8, 2021
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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 [...]
December 7, 2021
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Russia to raise export duties for lumber
Russian government has increased export duties for lumber with a moisture content of more than 22%, and a thickness and [...]
December 2, 2021
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Impact of the Russia log export ban on the supply of sawlogs to China
How will the supply of sawlogs in China develop next year, when Russia stops exporting logs? [...]
December 1, 2021
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European and N. America sawmills see profits plunge in 3Q
Sawmills in Europe and North America enjoyed record profits during the first half of 2021, but fell in the 3Q [...]
December 1, 2021
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CFR prices for logs in China expected to rise due to dropping freight rates and reduced NZ supply
The average price for logs in China has dropped about 30 USD per m3 (17%) in November. The price is [...]
November 30, 2021
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Russia: Wood prices expected to decline by 20%
In Russia, a 20% decline in wood prices and a new rise in prices in April-May 2022 are predicted [...]
November 18, 2021
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