Month: October 2023

148 posts

Bark beetle infestation negatively impacts French softwood market

For spruce and fir in the East part of France, there was…

Germany: Fall in pellet prices continues in October

Pellet prices in Germany continue to fall in early October. There are…

Ikea to cut furniture prices as supply chain starts to ease

Ikea has promised to pass on cost savings to customers by cutting…

European softwood lumber exports to US see sharp price drop

In January-September 2023, the European softwood lumber exports to the United States…

Ponsse lowers its profit forecast for 2023

The Finnish industrial company Ponsse, which manufactures forest machines, lowers its profit…

U.S. single-family starts post unexpected gain in September: NAHB

U.S. single-family starts post unexpected gain in September: NAHBMaria Church Despite elevated…

APA honours John Murphy as 2023 Bronson J. Lewis award recipient

APA honours John Murphy as 2023 Bronson J. Lewis award recipientMaria Church…

Austria: Slight recovery in demand and prices for softwood logs in October 2023

Due to the economic downturn in the construction industry and declining softwood…

Crisis looms over Estonia’s timber industry with declining demand and competitive pressures

The timber industry in Estonia is facing a severe crisis as a…

Upturn expected next year in Finland’s softwood lumber market

In Finland, the forest industry is currently grappling with several challenges, including…