Weak softwood log import market in China
Chinese log buyers continue to struggle with credit issues and log demand in New Zealand is reducing as construction activity [...]
July 4, 2023
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EU Regulation on deforestation-free products enters into force
On 29 June 2023 the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products entered into force (EUDR). Under the Regulation any operator [...]
July 4, 2023
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Worries in Canada that wood pellet exports to Europe will be impacted by EUDR
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) says it’s looking for clarification on the new European Union Deforestation Regulation [...]
July 4, 2023
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Bergs Timber enters furniture business with new acquisition
Bergs Timber AB acquired all shares in Hedlunda Holding AB. Hedlunda is a state-of-the-art manufacturer of wooden [...]
July 4, 2023
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Russian plywood producers at risk to cease production due to resin shortage
Some Russian plywood producers may cease operations or significantly raise prices for their products. The situation was caused by the [...]
July 4, 2023
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China expected to boost lumber imports due to limited supply of logs
As late as 2019, China imported almost 100 million m3 rwe (roundwood equivalents) of softwood logs and lumber to meet [...]
June 30, 2023
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BSW Timber to close a sawmill in UK
BSW Timber's sawmill is set to close next month due to "long-term" supply issues. BSW Timber's [...]
June 30, 2023
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EOS sees a future decline in softwood log supply in Europe
EOS presented an analysis at the Global Log and Lumber Softwood Conference in Vancouver, Canada, discussing the challenges faced by [...]
June 30, 2023
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Wood prices in Estonia are slipping sharply
In Estonia, roadside prices for raw wood have declined. The peak of softwood log prices was in January, when [...]
June 30, 2023
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Hasslacher Group sells its production site in Russia
The Hasslacher Group has sold its Russian production site to Russian VLP Group. In addition to a sawmill and [...]
June 30, 2023
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