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EUDR Update And Latest Developments

AHEC is currently in the process of implementing the next phase of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) response mechanism for U.S. Hardwoods.  The framework that is being developed comprises the following components: The database of U.S. Hardwood harvest geolocations will be prepared and maintained by a technical consultancy commissioned by AHEC that will combine […]
  • May 1, 2024

IKEA continues to cut prices in response to economic pressures

Amid economic pressures and reduced consumer spending, IKEA, under the stewardship of Ingka Group,…
  • May 1, 2024
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China’s timber import market slowly recovering in the first quarter

According to the latest data released by China’s General Administration of Customs,…
  • May 1, 2024
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Lake States Business Trends – May 2024

In the Lake States region Hardwood activity is low compared to the beginning of the year.  An Indiana wholesaler said, “We came out in the beginning of the year a little stronger than where we are now. Some of that could be people holding off purchasing inventory from the holidays but now it has leveled […]
  • May 1, 2024
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Northeast Business Trends – May 2024

Across the Northeast region, lumber suppliers had varied responses as to how their sales were, at the time of this writing. In Pennsylvania, a lumberman said that his marketplace was tough. “For most species FAS is still doing well, but Nos. 1 and 2 Common have fallen off the map.” He noted that his company […]
  • May 1, 2024
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Southeast Business Trends – May 2024

Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted that their markets were not doing well. In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is not doing well. “Our customers aren’t really buying very much product right now and our Hardwood sales have fallen off and I’m not sure I can put my finger on why.” He […]
  • May 1, 2024
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Southeast Trends

Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted that their markets were not doing well. In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is not doing well. “Our customers aren’t really buying very much product right now and our Hardwood sales have fallen off and I’m not sure I can put my finger on why.” He […]
  • May 1, 2024
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West Coast Business Trends – May 2024

Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast accounted for steady activity, at the time of this writing. Most sources noted an improvement since the beginning of the year with White Oak being the hottest item. In California one Hardwood supplier said activity has improved since the beginning of the year. “I can’t put a percentage on […]
  • May 1, 2024
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Ontario Business Trends – May 2024

With winter behind us, sawmills reported they still had low log decks and mill output was reportedly lower in Ontario and Quebec than in the U.S. Appalachian regions. Supplies of green No. 1 Common and Better grades of Hard and Soft Maple, as well as White Oak, were reported as low compared to buyers’ needs. […]
  • May 1, 2024
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Quebec Business Trends – May 2024

Contacts report mixed levels of sales of kiln-dried lumber. Some say they are good, some describe them as fair, and others as slow depending on areas contacted. White Oak and Walnut were reported to be moving well. The regionally important species Hard and Soft Maple sales of upper grades were also moving well. Industry contacts […]
  • May 1, 2024
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