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Sawmill capacity closures reshaping US lumber supply

The lumber industry has faced no shortage of volatility. It transitioned from…

Latvia’s forest industry faces challenges in 2023: declining export revenue and sanctions impact

In the first half of this year, Latvia’s forest industry faced challenges…

China: Fall in CIF prices for softwood lumber imports continues

According to data from China Customs, in the first half of 2023…

Swedish sawmills plan record investments in production capacities

Swedish sawmills are investing the profits they have earned in good years…

France: Lumber prices for Q2/2023

As the below table shows, Q2/2023 prices for various lumber products in…

India emerges as “biggest growth market” for US hardwood lumber

India has emerged as the biggest growth market for US hardwood lumber…

Russia is exploring new lumber markets; wood prices stabilize

The forest inventory organization reported that after jumps in 2021-2022 and falling…

Chinese softwood lumber imports gain momentum in Q2

Chinese softwood lumber imports gained momentum in the second quarter after reversing…

Canada’s housing starts trend rises for second consecutive month in July

Canada’s housing starts trend rises for second consecutive month in JulyJennifer Ellson…

U.S. builder confidence falls on rising mortgage rates: NAHB

U.S. builder confidence falls on rising mortgage rates: NAHBJennifer Ellson After steadily…