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China: Stable softwood log imports; pricing could improve next year

China softwood log inventory is stable at about 3.5m m3 and port…

North American lumber prices can’t stop falling, as housing market is struggling

North American lumber prices has been among the biggest commodity price decliners…

China: Recovery signs of the softwood import market in Q1/2023

In China, the softwood import market remains weak but there are small…

Nordic forest companies have more money than ever

The Nordic forest industry has never had as much money as it…

Germany: Wood prices defy the construction crisis

Softwood lumber prices in Germany are holding up. Hardwood prices are rising.…

China’s timber market report in October 2022: Import prices continue to fall

According to the data of the General Administration of Customs of the…

Housing slowdown may mean more downtime for N. American lumber producers

With signs that U.S. inflation has peaked, expectations are becoming more widespread…

Swedish sawn timber export prices continue to fall

In September, for the 4th consecutive month, Swedish sawn timber export prices…

Germany: Producer price index for sawn softwood shows mixed developments

According to the Federal Statistical Office, the German producer price indices for…

UK timber imports hit six-year low

Timber imports into the UK fell for a fourth consecutive month in…