Project deliveries excel despite economic uncertainties and market pressures.
Marketing
The production increased from March, but there was a decrease in new orders and export orders, though they remained in expansion territory.
Vietnam maintained its position as Japan's principal supplier.
Growth driven by Vietnamese supplies.
February indices show growth across major metro areas.
Ingka Group, IKEA's largest retailer, announces a new wave of price reductions across its global markets, impacting thousands of products.
Canadian lumber leads with significant growth.
Softwood supply from New Zealand decreases amid lower prices.
Prices for pruned stems increase, logging residues drop
The log prices decreased.
Operating profit falls amid lower paper prices.
The era of steep commodity price falls triggered by the pandemic and subsequent recovery phases seems to be concluding.
The performance reflects subdued construction activity and reduced availability in the raw material market.
The average price for logs decreased by 8%.
At the end of 2023, the total plywood production capacity in China was about 205 million m3 per year.
The first quarter saw a 10% increase in home sale revenues over the previous year.
Imports of softwood logs to China gained 2%.
Imports of hardwood bleached kraft pulp to China decreased 17%.
Price for hardwood bleached kraft pulp exported from Chile added 0.7%.
Recovery continues after 2021 ban lift.