North American lumber prices are on the decline again

North American lumber prices are on the decline again as questions continue to…

2023 is set to be another tricky year for the UK timber trade

More ‘regular’ UK timber import patterns seen in Q4 2022. The gap…

Hasslacher Group acquires 40% stake in Spanish Egoin Wood Group

The Hasslacher Group has acquired a 40% stake in the Egoin Wood…

UK: Gill & Robinson agrees to acquire business of Rowlinson Timber

UK timber agent Gill & Robinson has reached an agreement to buy…

Raute to supply automated panel repair line to Pfeifer Group

The Pfeifer Group has invested in the latest panel repair technology from…

Russian Wood Chip and Log Imports Drop to Zero Across Europe in 2022

Russian Wood Chip and Log Imports Drop to Zero Across Europe in…

More Lumber Price Increases on Tightened Supply

The sawmill curtailments of recent months, especially those ongoing in the western part of North America, served to bring lumber prices up slightly. At this point, levels are still somewhat below cost-of-production in the important supply basket of British Columbia — which has been roughly estimated at approximately US$500 mfbm. The strategy of reducing production, […]

Canadian housing starts activity declined in January: CMHC

Canadian housing starts activity declined in January: CMHCMaria Church The standalone monthly…

Cautious optimism for U.S. builders in February: NAHB

Cautious optimism for U.S. builders in February: NAHBMaria Church Two consecutive solid…

European softwood lumber exports to US rise sharply in 2022

In 2022, the European softwood lumber exports to the USA continued their…