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FAO: Consumption of primary processed wood products predicted to grow 37 percent by 2050

Overall consumption of primary processed wood products is expected to grow 37…

North American lumber market to remain volatile in Q4/2022-Q1/2023

After surging to record highs at the pinnacle of North America’s pandemic…

Forecast: Finland’s lumber exports and prices to fall considerably next year

The uncertainty of the economy and the decrease in consumption will weaken…

Global trade of softwood lumber on a downward trend

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

Autumn slowdown brings dropping North American lumber prices

The normal seasonal slowdown for construction and building activity in autumn brings…

Are importers ready for the EU timber regulations to be replaced?

With the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) soon to be replacing the European Union…

German timber industry sees a brake on sales

In the German wood industry, the expectations that have been growing pessimistic…

The Swedish forest industry faces major challenges

The world is currently facing major challenges. Interest rates are rising rapidly and…

Binderholz to start production at new solid wood panel plant by year end

At the end of 2022, Binderholz wants to start production in its…

Stora Enso inaugurates new CLT production site in the Czech Republic

Stora Enso’s new production site for cross-laminated timber (CLT) in Ždírec, the…