France: Oak log prices at record levels despite uncertain market

How much longer will the planets remain aligned for the oak tree? At…

Shortage of hardwood in Germany as more is exported to China

The German wood industry is in a crisis mood: more and more…

China: Log stocks continue to decline, import prices show an upward trend

The log inventory in China continued to decline in August, and prices showed an upward trend. As of the end of August, the log inventory was 4.57 million m3, of which the radiata pine inventory was 3.46 million m3, the … Continue reading → The post China: Log stocks continue to decline, import prices show an upward trend appeared first on Timber Industry News.

China: Log stocks continue to decline, import prices show an upward trend

The log inventory in China continued to decline in August, and prices…

China: Rise in CIF prices for lumber imports

CIF prices for China’s lumber imports from most suppliers rose in the first half of 2022, except for Thailand. Prices for lumber imports from Thailand alone fell 8% to US$250 per cubic meter in the first half of the year. … Continue reading → The post China: Rise in CIF prices for lumber imports appeared first on Timber Industry News.

China: Rise in CIF prices for lumber imports

CIF prices for China’s lumber imports from most suppliers rose in the…

China: August review of the softwood log market

China softwood log inventory has remained stable at about 4.6 – 4.7m. Fresh pine logs are sold quickly after arrival in China, but some older stock is not moving. The current demand is in balance with supply and log buyers … Continue reading → The post China: August review of the softwood log market appeared first on Timber Industry News.

China: August review of the softwood log market

China softwood log inventory has remained stable at about 4.6 – 4.7m.…

China’s demand for softwood logs and lumber still sluggish in the third quarter

The implementation of pandemic prevention and control measures in China in the first half of the year had a great impact on logistics, transportation and timber market recovery. From January to July this year, China’s softwood lumber imports fell by … Continue reading → The post China’s demand for softwood logs and lumber still sluggish in the third quarter appeared first on Timber Industry News.

Ikea announces further investments in Chinese market

Ingka Group, the parent group of Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea, will invest 5.3 billion yuan (EUR 770 million) in China in the fiscal year 2023, the company said in a press conference. The investment will be used for further … Continue reading → The post Ikea announces further investments in Chinese market appeared first on Timber Industry News.