The capacity utilization rate of Russian timber companies is less than 50%
The sharp drop in Russian timber product exports following the imposition of EU sanctions is not surprising to all parties [...]
November 14, 2022
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Global trade of softwood lumber down 10%
Global trade of softwood lumber fell about 10% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in [...]
November 10, 2022
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IHC 2022: Hardwood market between shortages of raw materials and high energy costs
On the 28th of October, a successful International Hardwood conference was organised in Lyon by the French National Wood Federation [...]
November 7, 2022
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Disruptions in global trade of lumber and logs due Ukraine war
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24th came as a shock to many in Europe [...]
November 4, 2022
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Russian plywood mills continue to reduce capacity utilization
Exports of plywood from Russia without the ability to ship to Europe in July-August 2022 [...]
October 28, 2022
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Russia reoriented lumber exports from Europe to China
The transformation of the global economic situation in the world has led to changes in partnership and market relations between [...]
October 25, 2022
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Global softwood log trade drops by 20%
A halt in Russian log exports and reduced wood demand in China contributed to a 20 [...]
October 24, 2022
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The Russian timber industry is in a difficult situation, but not critical
On October 11 and 12, 2022, the 24th St. Petersburg International Forest Industry Forum was held. At the event, several [...]
October 21, 2022
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ISC 2022: Softwood market expected to remain subdued short to medium-term
After the successful hybrid event last year in Helsinki, this year the organizers offered once again the opportunity to follow [...]
October 18, 2022
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China: Rising demand in construction sector to boost demand for logs; but market outlook still uncertain
Strong increases in demand are expected as the Chinese construction industry kicks into 5th gear and [...]
October 18, 2022
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