Wood prices on the North American market, which is important for the global market, recovered at the end of the year. Some analysts see a sharp price increase in 2024. On the one hand, this is due to the expected upswing in the US housing market – and the shrinking supply. High mortgage interest rates are still slowing down house building, even though they have fallen slightly recently. U.S. softwood lumber prices remained below the benchmark of $550 per 1,000 board feet in December. Investors are torn between still uncertain demand and tighter supply. Due to reduced ...