Negative 2023 outlook for the North American lumber market

by ssbhayani | Jan 27, 2023 | #timberindustrynews, Industry News, Latest Trends

Rising interest and mortgage rates will most likely cause economic activity to…

China’s softwood lumber imports down 13% in 2022; prices rise

by ssbhayani | Jan 27, 2023 | #timberindustrynews, Industry News, Latest Trends, Lumber Pricing Trends, Russia

In 2022, China’s imports of softwood lumber decreased 13% year-on-year to 16,7…

Canfor to shut down two sawmills in BC

by ssbhayani | Jan 27, 2023 | #timberindustrynews, Industry News, Latest Trends

Canfor Corp. says it will permanently shut down its sawmill and pellet…

Russia expands sawn timber exports to Africa and the Middle East, due to EU sanctions

by ssbhayani | Jan 27, 2023 | #timberindustrynews, Industry News, Latest Trends, Russia

In 2022 Russia increased the supply of sawn timber to the countries…

US-Canada softwood lumber trade war continues: West Fraser and Canfor to pay higher duties

by ssbhayani | Jan 26, 2023 | #timberindustrynews, Industry News, Latest Trends

West Fraser has to pay a new duty rate of 9.38 per…

Sweden: Sawlog prices increased by 14% in 2022

by ssbhayani | Jan 26, 2023 | #timberindustrynews, Industry News, Latest Trends, Lumber Pricing Trends, Sweden

In year 2022 the sawlog prices in Sweden increased by 14 percent…