The average price for logs decreased by 8%.
International Trade
At the end of 2023, the total plywood production capacity in China was about 205 million m3 per 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%.
Price for plywood exported from Chile added 0.9%.
Imports of wood chips to China increased 23%.
Stark Group expands its network around the Finnish capital.
Price for wood chips exported from Vietnam to China dipped 1.0%.
Price for plywood exported from Russia to China decreased 9%.
Recovery continues after 2021 ban lift.
Belarus gains ground in Chinese softwood lumber market as European exports decline.
Price for lumber exported from Sweden upped 1.4%.
Price for wood chips imported to Finland gained 2%.
Price for pulpwood imported to Finland slipped 2%.
The operating rate for bleached packaging papers was 82.5%, up 5.7 points from March 2023 and up 9.5 points year-to-date.
Exports of lumber from Lithuania grew 6%.
New stores enhance shopping experiences with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
Exports of wood pellets from Russia to South Korea increased 6%.
Imports of wood pulp to European Union expanded 5%.