Month: July 2023

221 posts

Europe’s softwood lumber market faces mixed prospects amidst global uncertainties

The situation on the European softwood lumber market remains mixed, as various…

Swedish softwood lumber export prices rise in May, but remain well below last year

In May 2023, Swedish softwood lumber export prices increased slightly by +1.6%…

Declining demand and economic challenges impact global OSB markets

Global OSB markets are not as healthy as they were a year…

Sharp decline in European wood flooring demand

After a booming year in 2021, production and consumption of wood flooring…

North American lumber producers are booming again

Home construction boom suggests builders are going to need a lot more…

Weak softwood log import market in China

Chinese log buyers continue to struggle with credit issues and log demand…

EU Regulation on deforestation-free products enters into force

On 29 June 2023 the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products entered into…

Worries in Canada that wood pellet exports to Europe will be impacted by EUDR

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) says it’s looking for clarification…

Bergs Timber enters furniture business with new acquisition

Bergs Timber AB acquired all shares in Hedlunda Holding AB. Hedlunda is a…

Russian plywood producers at risk to cease production due to resin shortage

Some Russian plywood producers may cease operations or significantly raise prices for…