Imports of softwood lumber to the U.S. increased 5%.
International Trade
Price for plywood imported to the U.S. gained 1.3%.
Exports of logs from the U.S. upped 3%.
Imports of plywood to Japan rose 4%.
Loss narrows from previous quarter; European operations show resilience.
Vietnam maintained its position as Japan's principal supplier.
Growth driven by Vietnamese supplies.
Ingka Group, IKEA's largest retailer, announces a new wave of price reductions across its global markets, impacting thousands of products.
Kemira strengthens product portfolio in Brazil’s growing pulp market with exclusive distribution agreement with BIM Kemi.
Canadian lumber leads with significant growth.
Softwood supply from New Zealand decreases amid lower prices.
Price for wood pellets exported from Vietnam to Japan downed 3%.
The log prices decreased.
The era of steep commodity price falls triggered by the pandemic and subsequent recovery phases seems to be concluding.
Exports of wood pellets from Vietnam to South Korea upped 3%.
Price for sawlog exported from Germany to China rose 2%.
Exports of lumber from New Zealand rose 1.7%.
Exports of wood chips from Australia to China rose 4%.
Exports of lumber from Chile slipped 4%.
Price for wood chips exported from Chile gained 2%.