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A Look at Japan's Declining Softwood Lumber Imports
For several years, Japan has been a thriving demand center for softwood lumber exporters worldwide. However, an aging population and a declining...
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Germany's Softwood Log Market: Trends and Challenges
Understanding the complexities of the international market for softwood logs can be a daunting task. However, it’s crucial for anyone involved in the...
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A Look at China's Fiber Import Trends
China's paper industry heavily depends on a combination of local and imported pulp and wood chips to fulfill its fiber requirements. The balance...
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An Overview of Finland's Hardwood Log Imports
Recent geopolitical events have impacted a range of industries, including Finland's hardwood log import market. Recent shifts in the international...
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An Overview of the Rise in Sweden's Softwood Lumber Exports
Sweden's softwood lumber export sector is a bright spot despite an economy steeped in recession. Export sawmills are optimistic that demand from the...
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New Zealand's Softwood Log Exports: A Close Examination
Reflecting on New Zealand's softwood log exports to China in 2023, ResourceWise data indicates a 5% increase compared to 2022. However, a closer look...
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Global Pulp Prices Continue Recovery as Europe Drives Momentum
The global pulp market has seen its fair share of ups and downs, making it a highly volatile and unpredictable industry. The trend of global pulp...
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An Overview of Brazil’s Wood Fiber Market
Brazil is currently experiencing significant growth in the forestry plantations sector. As per the 2023 annual report from the Brazilian industry...
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A Closer Look into the Fall of European Wood Pellet Imports After Decade-Long Increases
Since wood pellets were first traded overseas to Europe, shipments have always increased year-over-year. Over the past decade, the average annual...
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UK Wood Pellet Imports Fell 30% to a Ten-Year Low – Why?
In 2022, the UK imported 7.52 million metric tons of wood pellets for energy production. This was down from a five-year high of 9.13 million tons in...