At the end of 2023, the total plywood production capacity in China was about 205 million m3 per year.
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Softwood sawlogs see nearly 3% increase; pulpwood prices jump over 4%.
Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Midwest, South and West, but rose in the Northeast for the first time since November 2023. Year-over-year, sales decreased in all regions.
International Monetary Fund upgrades 2024 global growth forecast to 3.2%; highlights widening gap between rich and poor countries.
69 civil groups from 18 countries call on President Yoon to revise renewable energy certifications, highlighting damage to forests and increased carbon emissions.
Nonagricultural industrial exports saw a 0.6% increase, led by a 3.4% rise in nonferrous metals prices.
U.S. mortgage rates climb for a second week.
This resurgence comes after a prolonged period of decline from July to February.
Core inflation remains robust, complicating the Fed's strategy for a soft economic landing.
Last year, the equivalent of 10 football fields of tropical forest vanished every minute.
Unexpected rise fueled by construction and automotive sectors.
New tech-savvy traders and hedge funds contribute to unexpected profit surge.
The continued high supply from New Zealand is partly due to favorable weather conditions that facilitated increased harvest volumes.
Meanwhile, in the first two months of the year, lumber prices began to increase in the main export markets.
The cumulative harvest for January and February decreased 3% from the previous year but aligning with the five-year average.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde for public comment and peer review.
Input prices fell for the ninth month in a row compared to last year.
The ban on Russian and Belarusian wood imports has led to a biomass shortage in the Baltic timber market, causing prices for logs to rise.
This year's event will feature a distinguished roster of 24 speakers from the industry, providing attendees with unparalleled insights from some of the sector's most influential figures.
Hampton Lumber opposes Oregon's Habitat Conservation Plan to reduce timber harvests by 34%.