Sweden: Slowdown for the sawmill industry after record years – lower lumber prices are expected
After the record years for the Swedish sawmill industry, there is now a slowdown in the [...]
July 11, 2022
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Subdued lumber demand in India due to container issues
Demand for lumber in India remains subdued due to ongoing shortages in container availability for exports [...]
July 11, 2022
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Russian timber exporters seek new markets in Middle East and Asia
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade recently told local media that the Middle East, Asia [...]
July 11, 2022
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European sawmills expect tough months ahead
On June 16, the European Sawmill Association EOS met in Skellefteå in northern Sweden for its [...]
July 7, 2022
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New Zealand log export prices to China fall more than 20% in June
A weaker timber market in China, rising transport costs and exchange rate impacts have contributed to a drop of more [...]
July 7, 2022
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European buyers showing more interest in African timbers
Producers in the Central/West African region are reporting firm demand for padouk, okoume, ovangkol and even gheombi, a timber [...]
July 7, 2022
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North American wood products makers downgraded on lower housing demand, falling lumber prices
Shares of Boise Cascade Co. (BCC) tumbled 10.9% toward and eight-month low, and of Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (LPX [...]
July 7, 2022
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Rising costs cast doubt on Vietnamese wood companies growth prospects
As wood export turnover is rebounding with rising demand in the domestic market, the revenues of Vietnamese wood enterprises are [...]
July 7, 2022
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Acquisition of Russia’s RFP Group by Japanese holding unclear
Iida Group Holdings acquired a 75% stake in Russian lumber producer RFP Group for 60 billion yen ($525 million) at [...]
July 3, 2022
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UFP Industries acquires 50% stake in Dempsey Wood Products, LLC
UFP Industries (UFPI) announced that its affiliate, PalletOne, Inc., has acquired a 50% equity stake in [...]
July 3, 2022
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