Global wood market in crisis: plummeting prices and sawmill shutdowns

The global wood market is in deep trouble as wood prices continue…

China: Fall in softwood lumber imports

According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease…

France: Lumber prices in Q2/2024

The second quarter lumber prices in France shows show some mixed developments,…

Interfor to indefinitely curtail Georgia and South Carolina sawmills; cites weak lumber markets

Interfor Corporation will indefinitely curtail operations at its lumber manufacturing facilities in…

Could US lumber prices heading for a recovery?

The CME’s continuous physical lumber futures contract fell 22.99% in Q2 and…

Lumber prices climb as Interfor cuts production by 15%

Interfor said it would reduce output by at least 15% for the…

Japan: Prices for imported softwood lumber from Europe on the rise

The price increase of imported lumber for housing construction in Japan is…

US lumber prices rise 20% in July-rally comes completely unexpectedly

US lumber prices rose by 20% in mid-July. Before that, lumber prices…

Wood prices under pressure in Germany

Wood prices are also coming under pressure in Germany. One reason for…

The November US election could determine lumber demand and prices

The November 2024 U.S. presidential election could impact the Federal Reserve’s approach…