New Zealand: Sawmills face closure as demand falls sharply

Several New Zealand sawmills producing housing timber are temporarily halting production, as…

Sharp decline in European wood flooring demand

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

Södra anticipates rising timber demand in summer and autumn and raises prices

Södra is now carrying out price increases on several timber ranges. For…

China’s timber prices continue to fall amid weak demand and overcapacity

Since the beginning of the year, timber import prices have been falling…

Global lumber demand falls, pushing sawlog prices down from record highs

In 4Q 2022, the demand for lumber decreased worldwide, relaxing prices for…

Irish roundwood timber supply predicted to rise by 68% until 2035

Recent studies suggest a significant increase of 68% in roundwood by 2035.…

Irish roundwood timber supply predicted to rise by 68% until 2035

Recent studies suggest a significant increase of 68% in roundwood by 2035.…

Africa: Few new timber orders from China

With the end of the ‘lockdowns’ in China and with the Lunar…

US lumber prices expected to see continued volatility

US  lumber was one of 2022’s worst commodity performers, and it has…

West Fraser sees robust medium-term demand in N. America and Europe

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. said it expects key trends will support new…