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China: Log stocks continue to decline, import prices show an upward trend

The log inventory in China continued to decline in August, and prices showed an upward trend. As of the end of August, the log inventory was 4.57 million m3, of which the radiata pine inventory was 3.46 million m3, the … Continue reading → The post China: Log stocks continue to decline, import prices show an upward trend appeared first on Timber Industry News.

Shortages of timber and firewood reported in various European countries

With gas and electricity prices skyrocketing, many homes in Europe are turning…

Germany: Pellet price quadrupled yoy, but trend reversal on the market in sight

The pellet market in Germany continues to be influenced by many factors,…

Polish wood industry expected to face market slowdown in the coming quarters

Poland’s wood industry is one of those branches of domestic processing in…

US hardwood flooring tackles supply chain issues and labor shortages

Last year, the U.S. hardwood industry posted its first year of revenue…

Trends in the global wood markets: What to expect for the end of the year?

Trends in the global wood markets: What to expect for the end…

Wood pellet shortages in France cause prices to rise

Wood pellet shortages in France cause prices to riseadmin1GWMIhttps://www.timberindustrynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png The price of…

Lumber prices fall as US mortgage rates hit 14 year high

North American lumber prices fell Wednesday as US mortgage rates hit the highest level in 14 years, pulling back from an earlier rally amid fears of a possible rail strike. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association showed that the rate on a 30-year … Continue reading → The post Lumber prices fall as US mortgage rates hit 14 year high appeared first on Timber Industry News.

European softwood lumber exports to US double yoy; export prices fall

European softwood lumber exports to the USA almost doubled in the first seven months of the year, with the pace of growth lower in valuer terms, as export prices have been slightly lower as compared to last year. (see price … Continue reading → The post European softwood lumber exports to US double yoy; export prices fall appeared first on Timber Industry News.

Vida Group says electricity price will affect its production over time

For Sweden’s largest sawmill group, Vida, a price increase of SEK 1/kWh on the electricity price means around SEK 170 million (EUR 16 million) on an annual basis. This corresponds to a cost increase of 10 percent. In the short term, price … Continue reading → The post Vida Group says electricity price will affect its production over time appeared first on Timber Industry News.