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New Zealand log export prices to China fall more than 20% in June

A weaker timber market in China, rising transport costs and exchange rate…

Will the production of wood pellets be stopped in Russia due to sanctions?

Starting July 10, the Russian wood pellet exports to Europe will be…

Bergs Timber to acquire Polish windows and doors manufacturer Pinus

Bergs Timber AB acquired 100% of the shares in Pinus, Polish windows and doors manufacturer. The…

North American softwood lumber prices start to rise again

North American softwood lumber prices surged more than 7% on Thursday as…

Because of sanctions against Russia, firewood is becoming a new energy source for European countries

The surge in gas and electricity prices has sparked interest in Europe…

China: Log and lumber stocks accumulating at ports

After the 2022 February Spring Festival both log and lumber stocks have…

European buyers showing more interest in African timbers

Producers in the Central/West African region are reporting firm demand for padouk,…

European plywood market will be taken over by Brazil, as Russia is out

Russia, as a major producer and exporter of birch plywood, is a…

North American wood products makers downgraded on lower housing demand, falling lumber prices

Shares of Boise Cascade Co. (BCC) tumbled 10.9% toward and eight-month low,…

Moelven is investing in a pellet factory in Karlskoga

The pellet factory is planned to be put into operation in 2024…