US continues to import large quantities of birch plywood from Russia
US companies continue to buy large quantities of birch plywood from Russia, including from companies owned by Russian oligarchs close [...]
September 28, 2023
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China’s imported softwood lumber prices increased by nearly 50%
In August, the volume of imported logs to China was 2.6842 million cubic meters, a year-on-year decrease [...]
September 28, 2023
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The mood in Germany’s wood industry remains poor
The mood in the German wood industry remained cloudy in August 2023. According to the Main Association of the [...]
September 27, 2023
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Canfor’s Vida to acquire sawmill in Sweden
Vida AB, owned 70% by Canfor Corporation, will acquire a 50 million board feet sawmill from Ingarp Träskydd for [...]
September 27, 2023
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SCA and Holmen continue with plans to build a sawmill in Sweden
SCA and Holmen conducted the feasibility study regarding a jointly large-scale owned sawmill in Rundvik, Västerbotten County in [...]
September 27, 2023
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Russian wood processing companies start to increase production
The volume of wood processing products has increased in the Northwest and Siberia regions due to improved logistics and increased [...]
September 27, 2023
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Jartek to supply high speed drysorting line to Ipowood
Jartek Invest Oy supplies high speed drysorting line to Iisalmen Sahat Oy (Marketing name Ipowood). Turnkey delivery includes Jartek [...]
September 27, 2023
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Wood prices are in a downward spiral – crisis mode on the world market
Wood prices continue to fall on the world market. In North America, prices fell sharply again after an interim high [...]
September 26, 2023
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Finland: Falling log prices in August
In August, the average price paid for spruce logs in standing sales in Finland was EUR 73.5 per cubic [...]
September 26, 2023
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China’s softwood lumber imports rebound in Q2 2023, ending years of decline
China's softwood lumber imports showed growth in the second quarter after reversing years of sharp decline in early 2023 [...]
September 26, 2023
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