The importance of the EUTR and FLEGT licensing on wood trade
A key question for the long-term future of the EU trade in tropical timber products is the impact of [...]
May 10, 2018
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / Europe
Lumber imports from Japan grew 12.8% in the Q1 of 2018
The average price for imported lumber in Japan increased 12.8% YoY, to $380 per m3 in Q1 2018. Moreover [...]
May 10, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Sawmilling / Asia & Middle East / Europe
UK timber industry threatened by “£1 Billion Pound Brexit Bill” once it leaves EU Customs Union
The UK timber industry faces a potential “£1 Billion Pound Brexit Bill” if Britain leaves the EU Customs Union causing [...]
May 10, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Europe
Lumber prices in the US soar due to increased demand
The framing lumber in the US was mainly driven by an increased seasonal demand during last week. This made the [...]
May 10, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Industry Prices / Sawmilling / Wood-based Panels / North America
Top lumber producers in North America in 2017
With few mill acquisitions, almost all of the production gains arose from improvements at existing mills. Of the top 40 [...]
May 10, 2018
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / North America
Log shipments to China may be affected by new phytosanitary requirements
The US National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) has been made aware of a developing situation involving [...]
May 10, 2018
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / China / Europe / North America / Russia
Biomass energy is carbon neutral, EPA declares
The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared biomass from managed forests as carbon neutral when [...]
May 10, 2018
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Wood Energy / North America
Increased log exports exports to China causes low hardwood supply in Germany
German sawmills are currently lacking hardwood. The reason is the increasing export of logs to China. [...]
May 10, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / China / Europe
Resolute Forest Products invests in La Doré wood products facilities
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced major investments totaling $12,956,700 in its La Doré wood products facilities, located in [...]
May 10, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Pulp & Paper / Sawmilling / North America
MeisterWerke to acquire Hain Natur-Böden
MeisterWerke Schulte GmbH, leading provider of hard floor coverings from Meiste in the Sauerland, Germany, has taken over the family [...]
May 10, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood-based Panels / ...Europe
