Softwood logs prices rise sharply in Latvia
In the 2nd half of 2018, compared to the 1st half of 2018, the average purchase prices of softwood logs [...]
April 9, 2019
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New Zealand, top softwood logs exporter for China in 2018
China had another record year of softwood log imports in 2018, when over 40 million m3 of logs landed at [...]
April 9, 2019
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Germany: Wood products prices overview in February 2019
In February, the German producer price index for wood products has registered a high degree of [...]
April 8, 2019
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Metsä Wood starts test runs for its new LVL line
Metsä Wood has started test runs on the new 65,000 cubic meter Kerto LVL line [...]
April 8, 2019
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Conifex sells Lignum Forest Products
Conifex Timber Inc. has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with certain subsidiaries of Canwel Building Materials Group Ltd. for [...]
April 8, 2019
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European softwood lumber exports to China crash in 2018
The European softwood lumber exports to China fell by -32% during January-December 2018, as compared to the same period [...]
April 5, 2019
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Resolute plans several curtailments in Q2
Resolute Forest Products Inc. plans curtailments in Q2 at several stud sawmills in Quebec and Ontario, citing log supply constraints [...]
April 5, 2019
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German company accused of importing illegal teak from Myanmar
The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) submitted evidence to German and European enforcement authorities showing serious repeated violations of [...]
April 5, 2019
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Negative outlook for the global forest products industry, says Moody’s
The outlook for the global paper and forest products industry has been changed to negative from stable, Moody's says [...]
April 5, 2019
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Uncertain lumber market in the US causes mixed trends
Framing lumber sales in US were inconsistent and price trends mixed, leaving buyers and sellers uncertain [...]
April 3, 2019
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