Trade tensions and new regulations shape the future of hardwood markets

The 2024 International Hardwood Conference (IHC) brought together industry experts, market analysts, and trade representatives to discuss the evolving landscape of the global hardwood sector. Against a backdrop of economic uncertainties, environmental challenges, and shifting trade policies, the conference shed light on the sector's resilience and its potential for innovation. Participants explored the twin forces shaping the market: such as geopolitical tensions, climate change, and rising production costs, alongside opportunities driven by emerging technologies and the growing demand for sustainable materials. Global economic and the hardwood market The event opened with an analysis of the international ...