Estonia’s timber sales process under investigation for market price inconsistencies
The State Forest Management Center (RMK) in Estonia faces criticism for its long-term contract negotiation and price-setting rules [...]
July 10, 2024
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Are US lumber prices close to a bottom?
On July 3, nearby September physical lumber futures were below the $490 per 1,000 board feet level. Lumber is [...]
July 10, 2024
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UK softwood market faces weakening demand and persistent price pressures
Following a relatively stable start to the second quarter, the softwood market in the UK began to see price increases [...]
July 10, 2024
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EUDR an “existential challenge” for US hardwood exports to the EU
Speaking at the recent EUDR seminar at this year's Carrefour International du Bois (CIB), AHEC representatives highlighted the very [...]
July 10, 2024
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Kronospan Luxembourg to start production of particleboard using 100% recycled wood
Kronospan Luxembourg S.A. recently announced the successful production of its first particleboard (PB) panel made entirely from 100% recycled [...]
July 10, 2024
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Russia is starting to compete with Finnish sawmill industry exports in key markets such as N. Africa and Japan
The Finnish timber industry is suffering losses due to falling domestic demand and competition with Russia in the North African [...]
July 9, 2024
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Prices for exported logs to China on the rise in June
CFR log prices in China rose about 6 USD per JASm3 through June and these price increases are expected to [...]
July 9, 2024
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Pyramid Mountain Lumber to shut down operations
Pyramid Mountain Lumber, active for 75 years in Missoula County, Montana, delivered the last load of logs through the mill [...]
July 9, 2024
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EUDR must be postponed after Biden administration letter, says EPP environmental spokesperson
Goal correct, but implementation of the EUDR is far too bureaucratic, plus the letter from Biden administration shows urgency, recently [...]
July 9, 2024
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Arauco plans to convert MDF line to OSB
In a recent extraordinary session, the board of directors of Maderas Arauco S.A. approved plans to establish and operate [...]
July 9, 2024
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