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Mood in the German timber industry has improved slightly in October

After a temporary low point at the start of autumn, the mood…

Global economic slowdown overshadows near-term market outlook for the wood industry

Most countries in the world are experiencing slower economic growth or economic…

Latvia: Wood prices have reached a temporary low, no further falls expected

Latvian wood processing company SIA “Kronus” predicts for the fourth quarter of…

Estonia: Softwood log prices continue to fall in Q3/2022

The ongoing war in Europe and the energy crisis caused by Russia…

Indonesia slows wood product exports to China and US

According to data recently released by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and…

IHC 2022: Hardwood market between shortages of raw materials and high energy costs

On the 28th of October, a successful International Hardwood conference was organised…

German softwood lumber prices down 21% in September

The current situation in the German timber market is still fragile, largely…

Global trade of softwood lumber down 10%

Global trade of softwood lumber fell about 10% in the first half…

Housing market gloom puts North American sawmills at risk

A pall in North America’s housing market is slashing demand for lumber…

Global trade of softwood lumber down 10%

Global trade of softwood lumber fell about 10% in the first half…