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Nordic Sawmills Have Some of the Lowest European Sawlog Costs
Record-high lumber prices in North America and Europe have moved both demand and sawlog values to some of the highest levels seen since WRQ started...
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Softwood Pulp Costs Up, Hardwood Pulp Costs Rising Slower in 2021
Wood fiber costs for pulp manufacturers have gone up in practically all countries covered by the WRQ over the past year. In 3Q/21, the Softwood Fiber...
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Softwood Lumber Demand in US and Asia will Cause Future Market Shifts
Softwood lumber has been in high demand in the US and Europe throughout 2021. The limited supply resulted in temporary price surges to record high...
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GSPI Sawlog Price at 7 Year High After International Demand Jumps
Softwood sawlog prices have gone up in 21 of 22 regions worldwide in the past year, as tracked by the WRQ. By far, the most significant increases...
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Netherlands, Japan Mark Major Increase of Globally Traded Wood Pellets
In 2020, wood pellet production in Europe was up 4% year-over-year and was 34% higher than in 2016, according to data just released by the UNECE....