New Zealand: Prices of logs exported to China at record levels
The CFR prices for New Zealand radiata pine logs in China increased approximately 20 USD over the last month. The [...]
May 4, 2021
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International wood markets under a volatile period
Over the last six months we have witnessed one of the most volatile periods in forest product markets we've [...]
May 3, 2021
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China’s softwood lumber imports fall sharply, inventories low
China imported approximately 4.13 million m3 of softwood lumber during January-March 2021. This means a reduction with 20 [...]
May 3, 2021
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China: Softwood log imports remain strong despite shipping issues and rising prices
Softwood log market in China remained strong throughout the first quarter of 2021 with exporters paying king’s ransom for [...]
April 28, 2021
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Australia: Log exports to China remain suspended with no end in sight to trade dispute
Australia's forestry sector claims there are no signs of any movement by Chinese officials to [...]
April 28, 2021
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New Zealand log export prices face high shipping costs, despite booming China demand
International log prices are at record levels due to strong demand from China as other supply [...]
April 26, 2021
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Germany: Massive exports to the US put pressure on domestic wood prices
The German wood market is divided into two parts. While wood prices are only rising very slowly for German forest [...]
April 22, 2021
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Changing trends in China’s softwood lumber import market
According to the statistics released by China Customs, China’s import volume of softwood lumber decreased [...]
April 22, 2021
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Global sawlog prices rising on an upward trend
Global sawlog prices are on an upward trend as lumber consumption has surged in many parts of the world. [...]
April 22, 2021
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Global container crisis still unsolved and could extend through the third quarter
Ports continue to be congested, and the freight rates of major routes such as Europe and [...]
April 21, 2021
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