Forest Products News

Latest insights for the forest products industry.

Sign Up Today

Forest with mist at dusk.
European softwood sawlog prices, 2000 to 2023.

2 min read

Shaky European Sawlog Market Endures 12% Price Drop

The European wood market has experienced a fair amount of instability across the last three years. Much of the volatility has centered on the sawlog...

Read More

6 min read

An Overview of Latin America's Tissue and Towel Sector

Latin America is characterized by a vibrant Latin culture that transcends geographical borders. It is important to recognize that this rich Hispanic...

Read More
Line chart of wood fiber price indices - hardwood and softwood - 2014 to 2023.

2 min read

Leading Trends Affecting Global Forestry in 2024

The global forestry industry has seen its share of turbulence and uncertainty over the last year. While some areas have experienced extraordinary...

Read More
Line chart showing North American softwood lumber production in 2022 and 2023

3 min read

North American Softwood Lumber Production Down 5% as Demand Drops

As 2024 gets started, let’s take a few moments to reflect on how the North American lumber market moved in 2023. Across the board, we saw several...

Read More

2 min read

Pulp, Paper, and Packaging Conferences You Should Look Out for in 2024

As we enter a new year, there is an exciting lineup of conferences waiting to be explored. Conferences provide the perfect opportunity to join forces...

Read More
Forest product industry with a blue green gradient overlay.

2 min read

ResourceWise's 2024 Forest Products Industry Predictions

In 2023, the pulp, paper, and forest industries navigated through a series of dynamic market shifts and unanticipated challenges. From fluctuations...

Read More

2 min read

Economic Conditions Remain Unchanged, How Does This Impact the Forest Products Industry?

With economic conditions showing little variation, the forest products industry finds itself at a crucial juncture due to global conflicts and...

Read More
Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI), 2021 to YTD 2023.

2 min read

Hardwood Fiber Prices Spike to 10-Year High as 2023 Finishes

Big movements in the global wood fiber market have led to some significant changes over the last three years. Various economic tensions, conflicts...

Read More

3 min read

OCC Prices Have Increased Rapidly – How Does it Impact Linerboard Competitiveness?

According to our transaction-based benchmark Recycled Fiber 360, spot prices have increased dramatically recently. More importantly, the "last tons"...

Read More

3 min read

Recycled Fiber Contract Prices Outpace Spot Prices: The Limits of Certain Pricing Indices

During the latter half of the year, the prices of recycled fiber in the US Southeast region witnessed a noticeable increase. Within just four months,...

Read More

5 min read

2023 Pulp and Paper Industry Year in Review

As the pulp and paper industry navigated 2023, it faced a dynamic landscape marked by challenges and opportunities. There was a modest dip in...

Read More