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Lumber Market (2)

A sawlog being processed into lumber cuts using cutting tools.

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Nordic Sawmills Have Some of the Lowest European Sawlog Costs

Picture of Håkan Ekström Håkan Ekström: Oct 15, '21

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...

Global Forest Industry Lumber Market Sawmills
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Close-up of pulp paper which continues to see high demand in softwoods for 2021.

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Softwood Pulp Costs Up, Hardwood Pulp Costs Rising Slower in 2021

Picture of Håkan Ekström Håkan Ekström: Oct 11, '21

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...

Global Forest Industry Lumber Market Market Pulp Wood Prices
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Several large stacks of lumber ready to load and meet increased US, Asian, and global demand.

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Softwood Lumber Demand in US and Asia will Cause Future Market Shifts

Picture of Håkan Ekström Håkan Ekström: Jun 3, '21

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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