Wood fiber costs fell for many hardwood pulp-producing countries worldwide in the 1Q/20.

The value of UK imports of tropical wood products was US$360 million in the first four months of 2020, 19% less than the same period last year.

Growers could save millions of dollars by furthering knowledge as to how timber dries while being stored, thanks to an FWPA-managed research project.

Latvijas Finieris, a global leading developer, producer and supplier of birch plywood products, has together with Stora Enso taken the next steps towards replacing phenol – in resins used in plywood – with lignin.

Insights into the status of the UK sawn hardwood market came from a webinar organised by the London Hardwood Club in early June, featuring speakers from the UK tropical import sector alongside American and European hardwood producers.

The Coronavirus Epidemic has negatively impacted the supply chains for numerous industry sectors worldwide the past few months.

Global Sawmill Industry Competitive Analysis – Forecast and Historical Market Analysis by Key Market Segments

Tropical log imports in the first two months of 2020 amounted 1.30 million cubic metres, down 26% year on year and accounted for 17% of the national total.

Information provided by our members and partners regarding the tropical timber market and the activities of companies in Europe, Africa and Asia.

The European Union is seeking an explanation for Indonesia’s decision to scrap a highly regarded timber legality verification system, which the bloc uses to ensure it imports only sustainably sourced wood products.