Germany: Wood market under pressure due to economic instability and weak construction sector
The German timber industry is entering a period of significant change. As 2024 ends, rising prices for softwood sawlogs reflect [...]
December 6, 2024
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Trade tensions and new regulations shape the future of hardwood markets
The 2024 International Hardwood Conference (IHC) brought together industry experts, market analysts, and trade representatives to discuss the evolving landscape [...]
December 6, 2024
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China: Log market faces supply-demand balancing act ahead of Chinese New Year
China softwood log inventory dropped slightly to 2.4m m3 due to lower supply as log demand has remained steady [...]
December 4, 2024
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UPM to cut 88 jobs
UPM will terminate a maximum of 88 jobs as a result of change negotiations. The negotiations concerned UPM Pulp's [...]
December 4, 2024
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Tough times for Swedish sawmills, but a glimmer of hope for spring
The year has remained tough for Swedish sawmills. Despite slight increases in sales prices during the third quarter, profitability continued [...]
December 4, 2024
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Log shortages disrupt San Group’s port alberni operations
San Group’s mills and remanufacturing plant in Port Alberni are struggling to maintain consistent operations due to an ongoing [...]
December 4, 2024
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Norway: Timber prices remain high
The demand for softwood sawlogs and pulpwood in Norway remains robust as winter approaches, driven by intense competition despite low [...]
December 4, 2024
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Sharp fall in EU softwood lumber exports to US
EU softwood lumber exports to the US fell significantly in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same [...]
December 3, 2024
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EU investigation China plywood ongoing as European producers struggle with unfair competition
The European Union (EU) has started an investigation into the import of hardwood plywood from China in the fall of [...]
December 3, 2024
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UK hardwood trade hoping for better times in 2025
‘Average’ is how one trader summed up the current UK hardwood market, echoing the sentiment of others in the business [...]
December 3, 2024
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