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N. American sawmill capacity dragged down by low demand, closures and shift reductions

In 2023, North America’s net sawmill capacity decreased by 2%, triggered by…

North American lumber prices: Recent upsides could lead to spring peaks

North American lumber prices were slightly higher on November 17 but were…

Finland: The war in Gaza affects the export of lumber, uncertainty in the market

For Finland’s lumber exports, the war in Gaza and especially the expansion…

US housing demand expected push lumber prices higher in 2024

Lumber prices have somewhat stabilized this year after years of unusual volatility…

Canadian big 3 lumber giants continue face softening lumber demand and lower prices

Canadian lumber industry’s first 3 major players, Interfor Corporation, West Fraser, and…

China’s softwood lumber imports rebound in Q2 2023, ending years of decline

China’s softwood lumber imports showed growth in the second quarter after reversing…

European lumber exports have emerged as the success story of 2023 thus far

A record pace in European softwood lumber exports to the US through…

N. America: Strong demand results in price rebounds for many lumber items

While the lumber outlook in North America was bearish a few months…

South American softwood lumber exports struggle with European expansion on global markets

Softwood lumber exports from South America plummeted deeper in the first quarter…

North American lumber producers are booming again

Home construction boom suggests builders are going to need a lot more…