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Raw materials scarcity impacting global sawmill production

The challenges associated with securing raw materials have expanded globally, affecting sawmill…

Wood prices are in a downward spiral – crisis mode on the world market

Wood prices continue to fall on the world market. In North America,…

Global softwood lumber markets: Regional demand outlook to 2025

After several years of strong demand and record prices for softwood lumber,…

Declining demand and economic challenges impact global OSB markets

Global OSB markets are not as healthy as they were a year…

Global sawmill industry faces challenging markets in the coming years

In recent years, the lumber industry has faced supply chain limitations and…

Global lumber markets: Nordic producers remain strong, Germany, Russia, and China face challenges

In 2022, the Nordic countries remained major producers and exporters of softwood…

Global weak lumber markets led to reduced sawlog prices

Increased interest rates, higher inflation, and market uncertainty regarding a possible recession…

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

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

Global plywood market to rise sharply in the next ten years

The global plywood market is valued at US$85.5bn as of 2023. The…

Prospects for the global lumber markets remain low this year

A severe recession in 2022 replaced the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and…