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Germany: Wood prices recovered slightly; uncertain outlook for 2024

Wood prices in Germany have recently recovered slightly. But this is not…

China’s poor housing accounts for big decline in B.C. lumber exports

Until recently, China stood as the second-largest market for British Columbia (B.C.)…

Russian lumber export prices have fallen substantially in the past year

Russia was the world’s largest exporter of softwood lumber in 2020 and…

2024 outlook for Russian lumber exports

Russian exports in the global lumber market have changed substantially as their…

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

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

Challenges in 2023 for the hardwood lumber exports

US foreign trade of hardwood lumber has declined sharply in 2023. Exporters…

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…

Sawmill down-sizing in BC to create long-term opportunities for European lumber exporters to the US

Canada is the world’s second-largest producer of softwood lumber, behind the United…

US lumber market sees significant price drop and impact on sectors

The US lumber market has recently experienced a significant drop, affecting key…