UK working group signals likely impact of rising energy costs on timber prices

Rising energy costs are likely to affect timber prices in Q4 and…

N. American softwood lumber prices rise 10%, despite weak housing market

North American softwood lumber prices broke a three-week losing streak and edged higher on Friday, extending its three-day rally to as much as 10% at $506 per thousand board feet. The gains come despite continued headwinds in the housing market, particularly …

Skyrocketing firewood prices, shortages spread across Europe

As gas and electricity prices skyrocket, many households in Europe are turning to firewood as an alternative heating source this winter. But the surge in demand and supply cuts from Russia are pushing up prices and causing shortages, threatening to … Continue reading → The post Skyrocketing firewood prices, shortages spread across Europe appeared first on Timber Industry News.

Vietnamese timber exporters struggle to find new markets

Contrary to full orders at the beginning of the year, Vietnamese wood and wooden furniture enterprises are currently facing many difficulties due to the cancellation of orders by customers because of inflation in countries such as the US and the … Continue reading → The post Vietnamese timber exporters struggle to find new markets appeared first on Timber Industry News.

EU Parliament groups rally behind plans to end biomass subsidies

The three largest political groups in the European Parliament have backed proposals…

Poland’s wood industry calls for change in State Forests’ sales policy

Organizations representing entrepreneurs in Poland’s timber industry whose existence depends on the…

Finland: Signs of revival in roundwood prices at the end of the holiday season

There are clear signs of revival in Finland’s wood prices compared to…

Estonia: Some sawmills face closure due to fall in demand and high energy prices

Some Estonian sawmills may need to close by year end, at least…

Vietnamese timber exporters struggle to find new markets

Contrary to full orders at the beginning of the year, Vietnamese wood…

Skyrocketing firewood prices, shortages spread across Europe

As gas and electricity prices skyrocket, many households in Europe are turning…