Month: March 2025

222 posts

The situation in the Red Sea is in turmoil again, and the global timber supply chain faces disruption

Tensions in the Red Sea region have escalated once again. Reports indicate…

U.S. softwood log prices poised for recovery after years of decline

U.S. lumber prices are poised for an upward shift in 2025, driven…

Austria: Softwood log prices stable in March; construction industry likely to pick up

The Austrian economy remains in recession in March 2025. Especially in the…

US and EU moves could cripple Malaysia’s Meranti and Keruing exports

Malaysia’s timber industry is facing mounting pressure as the United States and…

China’s plywood exports surge 24% in 2024

China’s plywood exports surged in 2024, with shipments reaching 13.27 million cubic…

Lumber trade war: New U.S. tariffs unlikely to hurt Canadian sawmills much

The Domtar sawmill, formerly Resolute sawmill, in Thunder Bay exports almost 90…

Germany: Calls on political parties to prioritize housing construction

The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the Furniture and…

Finnish wood product industry sees economic turnaround

Weak market conditions remain the biggest concern, according to a survey by…

Transport issues at ports – Brazilian timber industry in search of solutions

The Brazilian forestry and timber sectors are facing serious logistical challenges primarily…

New Zealand log prices soild in early 2025

Last month was relatively quiet in terms of market movements, which is…