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ResourceWise: May 20, '24
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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ResourceWise: May 9, '24
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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ResourceWise: Apr 10, '24
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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ResourceWise: Apr 1, '24
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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ResourceWise: Oct 20, '23
The global wood market has seen its share of shifts in recent years. Factors like the pandemic supply chain disruption, Russia’s wood export ban, and...
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Håkan Ekström: Sep 1, '22
Global trade of softwood lumber fell about 10% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Most of the decline was driven by lower...
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Håkan Ekström: Jun 2, '22
Global trade of softwood lumber slowed in early 2022, in particular lumber headed to China, the US, and Germany, where import volumes were down in...
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Håkan Ekström: Jun 5, '21
Softwood fiber costs were generally higher worldwide in the Q2 2021 than in the previous quarter despite an increase in the supply of residuals from...
