EU to initiate WTO dispute regarding Chinese restrictions on (timber) trade with Lithuania
The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning alleged Chinese restrictions on the import and export of [...]
February 3, 2022
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Outlook for New Zealand’s exports of logs to China challenging
New Zealand log export revenue was up 34 percent during the year to 30 June 2021 due to stronger than [...]
February 3, 2022
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Sweden’s sawmill industry reports record production in 2021; outlook positive for 2022
Analysts predicted that 2021 would be a new record year for the Swedish sawmill industry as [...]
February 2, 2022
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US reduces duties on most Canadian softwood lumber producers
The US Department of Commerce issued its preliminary determination in their Third Administrative Review of certain softwood lumber products from [...]
February 2, 2022
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Crisis growing in the Irish forest industry
According to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Ireland’s forest industry remains in crisis. Delays in [...]
February 2, 2022
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High prices in the German wood market
In November 2021, German forest owners increased their income from the sale of spruce logs by around 50%. Overall, producers [...]
February 1, 2022
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China: 2021 logs and lumber imports rise in value thanks to higher prices
In 2021, the value of China's lumber imports reached 7.179 billion US dollars, while [...]
February 1, 2022
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UPM sees headwinds from disrupted supply chains
Finnish forestry company UPM said on Thursday it sees headwinds and extra costs ahead from disrupted global supply chains, leaving [...]
February 1, 2022
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Stora Enso’s Wood Products division reports record results driven by high prices
Nordic forest products giant Stora Enso has reported an 83% growth in annual pre [...]
February 1, 2022
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Rising prices could keep European lumber exports to the US at high pace in 2022
European softwood lumber exports to the USA continued to rise in 2021, although the pace of [...]
January 31, 2022
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