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In 2024, Brazil exported nearly 20 million metric tons (MT) of pulp, marking a 3% increase in volume compared to 2023 and a 34% rise in export value.
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Early signs in January of a US housing market improvement all but disappeared in February. Demand and prices for softwood lumber were lackluster in...
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January’s US housing market data was largely positive, which is usually a good sign for the North American softwood lumber industry.
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Japan’s government has been pushing policies that favor green building and promote the use of domestically sourced timber. As construction trends...
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The European softwood lumber industry has had a tough time since it peaked in 2021. Production has fallen to adjust to declining demand and the...
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In the past 10-15 years, there has been an exponential rise in China’s demand for woodchips. The main driver for this was an investment boom in pulp...
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America has spoken and the result of the November 5, 2024, US election is a sea-change in government. The big questions now being asked are how the...
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Japan and South Korea's efforts to diversify their energy mix and meet emission targets have led to a substantial surge in the import of wood...
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Known for its rich biodiversity and vast natural landscapes, Australia is a globally significant exporter of hardwood chips, which represent around...
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The US and Canada have had a long-standing trade dispute over softwood lumber. The US government has backed its lumber industry’s view that Canadian...
