Wood-based Panels

Indonesia slows wood product exports to China and US

According to data recently released by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, as of September this year, Indonesia's [...]

Arauco’s plants in Argentina at risk of shutdown under import controls

    The Chamber of the Argentine Timber Industries (CAIMA) has warned that local timber producers may soon [...]

UK: Uncertain timber market conditions expected in 2023

    The Timber Development UK (TDUK) annual market conference in central London was unequivocal in its message [...]

Mood in the German timber industry has improved slightly in October

After a temporary low point at the start of autumn, the mood in the German timber industry improved in October [...]

Russian plywood mills continue to reduce capacity utilization

    Exports of plywood from Russia without the ability to ship to Europe in July-August 2022 [...]

Carlyle to acquire Garnica Plywood

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Grupo Garnica Plywood, S.A., a leading global [...]

Global softwood log trade drops by 20%

    A halt in Russian log exports and reduced wood demand in China contributed to a 20 [...]

European parquet market falling; outlook negative

European parquet consumption has started to decline during the first semester 2022, reflecting the ambient climate of uncertainties.   [...]

European wood-based panels manufacturers facing perfect storm this winter

    Wood-based panel producers in Europe are likely to face a complicated winter due to the [...]

The Russian timber industry is in a difficult situation, but not critical

On October 11 and 12, 2022, the 24th St. Petersburg International Forest Industry Forum was held. At the event, several [...]