Imports of logs to Japan decreased 17%.

Price for plywood exported from Russia to Turkey decreased 5%.

Construction job openings decrease by 164,000 over 12 months to reach 249,000

Growing demand for forest biofuel challenges biodiversity, ecosystem services, and industry balance.

Exports in September 2024 were 0.73 million tons and averaged $198.67 per ton.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 29, 2024 was US$504 mfbm.

Company attributed the downtime to high fibre costs, adverse fall weather conditions affecting harvesting, and weak North American lumber and plywood markets.

Price for lumber imported to India decreased 6%.

Imports of softwood lumber to Japan expanded 16%.

Exports of MDF panels from Turkey decreased 8%.

Will international investors seize Sweden’s largest forest sale in years?

She takes over as Mika Kekki transitions to lead the UPM Specialty Papers business area, starting the same date.

1,600 employees reviewed in efficiency-focused talks; temporary layoffs planned for 2025

In contrast, public construction spending decreased.

The project includes 3 million acres of traditional lands in the Canadian boreal forest, home to the Pimicikamak people.

An increase of 10% or more over current prices will be applied to all consignments shipped from January 1, 2025.